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6.7 avg / 10

Best Schools in Kaufman, Texas

8 schools · 4 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other

Public: 7
Private: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.7/10
Estimated Scores: 14%
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J W Monday EL

8.6/10

Elementary · Kaufman ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Lucille Nash EL

7.9/10

Elementary · Kaufman ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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J R Phillips EL

7.3/10

Elementary · Kaufman ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Real test data68th percentile Open profile

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Kaufman for 2026 are J W Monday EL (8.6/10), Lucille Nash EL (7.9/10), and J R Phillips EL (7.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 6 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

8

7 public · 1 private

Avg Score

6.7

out of 10

Median Home

$208,900

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
J R Phillips EL

STAAR proficiency rose +3.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kaufman schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Kaufman

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (6 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 J W Monday EL 8.6 / 10
2 Lucille Nash EL 7.9 / 10
3 J R Phillips EL 7.3 / 10
4 Kaufman H S 6.4 / 10
5 Norman J H 5.9 / 10
6 Kaufman Christian School 5.0 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.7/10

43% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$78,301

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$208,900

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
14%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
35 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
76%

Of occupied housing units

How Kaufman compares

Texas rank

#284 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$78k

105% of Texas median

Schools in this city

7

About Schools in Kaufman, Texas

Kaufman, Texas is home to 8 schools, including 7 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 6.7 out of 10, schools in Kaufman show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Kaufman is J W Monday EL with a composite score of 8.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Kaufman is served by 1 school district: KAUFMAN ISD. These districts collectively serve 4,378 students.

Kaufman's community shows 14% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $78,301. The poverty rate in the area is 13.5%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by Level: All Levels (8) Elementary (4) Middle (1) High (2)
Filter by Type: All Types (8) Public (7) Private (1)
Filter by Rating: All Ratings (8) Academics (6) Growth (5) Diversity (5) Resources (6)
Filter by ZIP: 75142 (8)

Elementary Schools

4 schools
# School Rating
1
J W Monday EL
481 students · 1st–5th 		8.6
2
Lucille Nash EL
636 students · 1st–5th 		7.9
3
J R Phillips EL
497 students · 1st–5th 		7.3
4
Helen Edward Early Childhood Center
470 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten 		6.0

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
Norman J H
951 students · 6th–8th 		5.9

High Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1
Kaufman H S
1,321 students · 9th–12th 		6.4
2
Gary W Campbell H S
22 students · 9th–12th 		—

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
Kaufman Christian School Private
89 students · Pre-K–12th 		5.0

Schools in Kaufman

Kaufman, Texas · 8 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$78,301

Median Home Value

$208,900

Median Rent

$1,301/mo

Population

23,301

College Educated

14%

Homeownership

76%

Avg Commute

35 min

Poverty Rate

13.5%

Community Profile

Kaufman has a median household income of $78,301. It is a community where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $208,900, with a median rent of $1,301/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.5%. The average commute in the area is 35 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
Texas
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
2
Other
1

Resources

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School District

KAUFMAN ISD

7 schools · 4,378 students

Nearby Cities

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7 mi
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Seagoville (2 schools)
14 mi
Mabank (6 schools)
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Heath (4 schools)
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Wills Point (5 schools)
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Sunnyvale (4 schools)
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Balch Springs (6 schools)
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Blach Springs (1 school)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Kaufman, Texas

How many schools are in Kaufman, Texas?

Kaufman has 8 schools, including 7 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Kaufman, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Kaufman is 6.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Kaufman, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Kaufman on MySchoolScout is J W Monday EL with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Kaufman, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Kaufman on MySchoolScout is J W Monday EL with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Kaufman, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Kaufman on MySchoolScout is Norman J H with a composite score of 5.9/10.

What is the best high school in Kaufman, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Kaufman on MySchoolScout is Kaufman H S with a composite score of 6.4/10.

How many school districts serve Kaufman, Texas?

Kaufman is served by 1 school district: Kaufman ISD.

What is the education level in Kaufman, Texas?

According to Census data, 14% of adults in Kaufman have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Kaufman, Texas?

The median household income in Kaufman is approximately $78,301 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Kaufman, Texas?

Yes, Kaufman has 1 private school alongside 7 public schools. The top-rated private school is Kaufman Christian School with a score of 5.0/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Kaufman, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Kaufman is 13.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Kaufman, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.