For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 349 students in Detroit, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Detroit, TX are Detroit Elementary School and Detroit J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Detroit, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Detroit have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Detroit, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Detroit Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 82
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-3137
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-3137
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Detroit J High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 410 N
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Grades: 6-8
| 123 students
Detroit, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
110 E Garner
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Detroit, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Detroit, TX include Detroit Elementary School and Detroit J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Detroit?
2 public elementary schools are located in Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit?
Detroit public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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