For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 557 students in Merit, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Merit, TX are Bland Elementary School and Bland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merit, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Merit have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Merit, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5123 Fm 2194
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Bland Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5123 Fm 2194
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Merit, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Merit, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Merit, TX include Bland Elementary School and Bland Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Merit?
2 public elementary schools are located in Merit.
What is the racial composition of students in Merit?
Merit public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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