For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,147 students in Hempstead, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hempstead, TX are Safe Haven, Hempstead Elementary School and Hempstead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hempstead, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hempstead have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hempstead, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safe Haven
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28158 Sh 6
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Gr: 6-11 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Hempstead Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1340 13th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Gr: PK-5 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Hempstead Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2532 9th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Hempstead, Texas 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academic Alternative Achievement High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 1007
Hempstead, TX 77445
Hempstead, TX 77445
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Hempstead Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
425 Fm 1488
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 88%
1340 13th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Gr: PK-2 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hempstead, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hempstead, TX include Safe Haven, Hempstead Elementary School and Hempstead Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hempstead?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hempstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead?
Hempstead public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hempstead are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hempstead include: Hempstead Middle School vs. Hempstead Elementary School, Hempstead Elementary School vs. Hempstead Middle School
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