Nursery EL

Nursery Elementary is a regular public school in Nursery, Texas, serving 137 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1, classes stay small and teachers can focus on individual students throughout the early grades. The school earns a composite score of 9.9 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — with a 9.9 in academics and a perfect 10.0 in growth.

That growth score signals students here are not just performing well; they are advancing faster than expected year over year. Nursery Elementary outperforms 100% of Texas public schools, ranking first among 4,678 elementary schools statewide. That top ranking holds across the broader pool as well.

Nursery Elementary sits at number one out of 8,547 public schools in Texas — every grade level, every school type included. For families searching for a high-performing elementary school in the state, the data points in one direction. Small enrollment, exceptional academics, and the strongest growth score available make Nursery Elementary one of the most compelling options in Texas public education.

With an enrollment of 137 students, Nursery EL 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, Nursery EL 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.