For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 506 students in Elmaton, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Elmaton, TX are Tidehaven Intermediate School and Tidehaven High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmaton, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Elmaton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elmaton, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tidehaven Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Fm 1095
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4320
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4320
Grades: 6-8
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Tidehaven High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Fm 1095
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4310
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4310
Grades: 9-12
| 282 students
Elmaton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Matagorda County Alter Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Hwy 35 And F M 1095
Elmaton, TX 77440
(361) 588-6810
Elmaton, TX 77440
(361) 588-6810
Grades: 7
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elmaton, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Elmaton, TX include Tidehaven Intermediate School and Tidehaven High School.
How many public schools are located in Elmaton?
2 public schools are located in Elmaton.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmaton?
Elmaton public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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