Dew School

Dew School is a public elementary school in Teague, Texas, serving students in prekindergarten through eighth grade with an enrollment of 181. The student-teacher ratio of 10.6 to 1 keeps class sizes small, giving students consistent access to their teachers throughout the school day. The school earns an Exceptional composite score of 9.4 out of 10, driven by a near-perfect growth score of 9.9 — a direct measure of how much academic progress students make year over year.

That performance places Dew School at #36 out of 8,547 public schools in Texas and #26 out of 4,678 elementary schools statewide, putting it in the top fraction of a percent for the entire state. It ranks first among the five schools in Teague. For parents comparing options in the area, the numbers are straightforward.

Dew School outperforms 100 percent of Texas public schools on combined metrics, meaning no school in the state has a stronger overall profile. The academic score of 8.3 rounds out a consistent picture of high achievement across multiple measures. Families seeking a small-enrollment, high-performing public school in Freestone County will find Dew School sits at the top of any honest comparison.

With an enrollment of 181 students, Dew School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Dew School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.