Best Public Elementary Schools in Palestine, TX (2025-26)

Best Palestine Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,333 students in Palestine, TX.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Palestine, TX are Story Intermediate School, Southside Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Palestine, TX public elementary schools have an score of 37% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Palestine have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Palestine, TX (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Story Intermediate School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
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5300 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8015

Gr: 4-6 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Rank: #22.

Southside Elementary School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
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201 Gillespie Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8023

Gr: 2-3 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #33.

Westwood Elementary School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
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2305 Salt Works Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1771

Gr: 3-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: n/an/a

Northside Primary

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2509 Hwy 155 N
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8020

Gr: K-1 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: n/an/a

Westwood Primary

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1701 W Point Tap Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1787

Gr: PK-2 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

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School

Location

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Landmark School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

101 Brushy Creek Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-4208

Gr: 6-10 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Palestine Career And Technical High School (Closed 2018)

1007 E Park Ave
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8000

Sam Houston Early Learning Center (Closed 2005)

1000 E Lamar St
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8026

Gr: K | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Washington 6th Gr Center (Closed 2006)

1020 W Hamlett
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8030

Gr: 6 | 221 students Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Palestine, TX?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Palestine, TX include Story Intermediate School, Southside Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Palestine?

5 public elementary schools are located in Palestine.

What is the racial composition of students in Palestine?

Palestine public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).