For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,129 students in Lee County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lee County, TX are Lexington Middle School, Lexington Elementary School and Giddings Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Lee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 Third St
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 Fifth St
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2525
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Giddings Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2248 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2057
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2057
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Giddings Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1402 E Industry St
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2886
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2886
Gr: PK-3 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Giddings Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2337 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4403
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4403
Gr: 4-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Dime Box School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1079 Stephen F Austin Blvd
Dime Box, TX 77853
(979) 884-2324
Dime Box, TX 77853
(979) 884-2324
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Knox Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 389
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-0150
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-0150
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lee County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lee County, TX include Lexington Middle School, Lexington Elementary School and Giddings Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lee County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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