| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Independent School District | Palmer | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 1,304 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Midlothian Independent School District | Midlothian | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 10,990 | 14 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Maypearl Independent School District | Maypearl | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1,212 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ennis Independent School District | Bardwell | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 6,185 | 11 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Waxahachie Independent School District | Waxahachie | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 10,837 | 17 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Italy Independent School District | Italy | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 634 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Red Oak Independent School District | Red Oak | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 6,499 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ferris Independent School District | Ferris | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 2,716 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Avalon Independent School District | Avalon | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 337 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Milford Independent School District | Milford | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 247 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Ellis County compares
Together they enroll 40,961 students across 67 schools. The largest is Midlothian Independent School District with 10,990 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Ellis County, Texas
Ellis County has 10 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Ellis County is Palmer Independent School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Ellis County, TX?
10 school districts serve zip codes in Ellis County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Ellis County, TX?
Of the districts serving Ellis County, Palmer Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 83rd percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.