For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 518 students in Vanderbilt, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vanderbilt, TX are Industrial El East and Industrial J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vanderbilt, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vanderbilt have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Vanderbilt, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Industrial El East
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
390 Main
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Industrial J High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
#3 Fifth St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Vanderbilt, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vanderbilt, TX include Industrial El East and Industrial J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vanderbilt?
2 public elementary schools are located in Vanderbilt.
What is the racial composition of students in Vanderbilt?
Vanderbilt public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.