For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,317 students in Dalhart, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dalhart, TX are Dalhart J High School, Dalhart Elementary School and Dalhart Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dalhart, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dalhart have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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 Dalhart, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dalhart J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 E 16th
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7825
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7825
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Dalhart Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Tennessee Ave
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7350
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7350
Gr: PK-2 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Dalhart Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Oak
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7380
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7380
Gr: 3-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Dalhart, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
X I T Secondary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
701 E 10th
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7343
Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7343
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dalhart, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dalhart, TX include Dalhart J High School, Dalhart Elementary School and Dalhart Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dalhart?
3 public elementary schools are located in Dalhart.
What is the racial composition of students in Dalhart?
Dalhart public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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