For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,250 students in West, TX (there are , serving 136 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in West, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in West, TX are West Middle School, West Elementary School and West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in West have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1008 Jerry Mashek Dr
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2120
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2120
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Cottonwood Rd
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2200
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
West High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1008 Jerry Mashek Dr
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2050
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
West, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Trojan Connections High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
801 North Reagan St
West, TX 76691
(254) 826-7520
West, TX 76691
(254) 826-7520
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5467 Rogers Hill Rd
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2243
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2243
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
West D A E P High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
801 North Reagan St
West, TX 76691
(254) 826-7520
West, TX 76691
(254) 826-7520
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
1212 North Reagan
West, TX 76691
(254) 826-7530
West, TX 76691
(254) 826-7530
Gr: 4-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in West, TX include West Middle School, West Elementary School and West High School.
How many public schools are located in West?
3 public schools are located in West.
What percentage of students in West go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in West are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in West?
West public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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