For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,110 students in Hereford, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 157 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Hereford, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hereford, TX are Walcott Elementary School, Aikman Elementary School and Hereford Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hereford, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hereford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hereford, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walcott Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4275 Hwy 214
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 289-5222
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 289-5222
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Aikman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Ave K
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7640
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7640
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Hereford Preparatory Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
704 La Plata Ste B
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7740
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7740
Gr: 8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 16th St
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7650
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7650
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Moreman
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7660
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7660
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Campbell St
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7690
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7690
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Hereford High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Ave F
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7620
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,182 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Hereford J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
704 La Plata Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Gr: 6-7 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
615 Columbia
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Gr: PK | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hereford, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Hereford, TX include Walcott Elementary School, Aikman Elementary School and Hereford Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in Hereford?
9 public schools are located in Hereford.
What percentage of students in Hereford go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Hereford are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hereford?
Hereford public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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