For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,003 students in Gladewater, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gladewater, TX are Union Grove Elementary School, Sabine Middle School and Gladewater Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gladewater, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gladewater have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Gladewater, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Grove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10920 Union Grove Rd
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-3481
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-3481
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Sabine Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5424 Fm 1252 W
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-4767
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-4767
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Gladewater Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 S Loop 485
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2243
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2243
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Weldon Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
314 E Saunders
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-6921
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-6921
Grades: 2-5
| 490 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Gay Ave
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2254
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2254
Grades: PK-1
| 342 students
Gladewater, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 E Broadway
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-6971
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-6971
Grades: 2-3
| 274 students
Sabine Isd Daep Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
200 S White Oak Rd
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-8564
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-8564
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students
220 W Hwy 80
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-4342
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-4342
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Union Grove Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11220 Union Grove Rd
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5509
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5509
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gladewater, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gladewater, TX include Union Grove Elementary School, Sabine Middle School and Gladewater Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gladewater?
5 public elementary schools are located in Gladewater.
What is the racial composition of students in Gladewater?
Gladewater public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Gladewater are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gladewater include: Gladewater Primary vs. Union Grove Elementary School, Union Grove Elementary School vs. Gladewater Primary
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