For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 968 students in Bailey County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bailey County, TX are Mary Deshazo Elementary School and Watson J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bailey County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bailey County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Bailey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Deshazo Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 3rd
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7364
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7364
Gr: 3-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Watson J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W F
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7349
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7349
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
510 W 18th
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7383
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7383
Gr: PK-2 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bailey County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bailey County, TX include Mary Deshazo Elementary School and Watson J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bailey County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Bailey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bailey County?
Bailey County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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