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Best Terrell Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,355 students in Terrell, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Terrell, TX are Global Leadership Academy, Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School and Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terrell, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Terrell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 Terrell, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Global Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-3750
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 S Rockwall Ave
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Gr: K-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Herman Furlough Jr Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1351 Colquitt Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7501
Gr: 6-8 | 1,154 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
J W Long Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Creekside Dr
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1448
Gr: K-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Terrell, Texas

Terrell, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Kennedy Elementary School (Closed 2018)
1400 S Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Gr: 1-2 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Terrell, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Terrell, TX include Global Leadership Academy, Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School and Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Terrell?
5 public elementary schools are located in Terrell.
What is the racial composition of students in Terrell?
Terrell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Terrell are often viewed compared to one another?

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