Wilemon Steam Academy

Wilemon STEAM Academy is a public elementary school in Waxahachie, Texas, serving 430 students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — and ranks first among all 16 public schools in the city. Statewide, Wilemon outperforms 98% of Texas public schools and places 111th out of 4,678 elementary schools.

Student growth is the school's strongest metric at 9.6 out of 10. Academic performance follows closely at 8.7, reflecting consistent, measurable results across every grade. A 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio keeps class sizes tight, giving teachers more direct instructional time per student.

That combination of strong growth and academic performance earns Wilemon its Exceptional composite designation. Wilemon's STEAM focus — science, technology, engineering, arts, and math — runs through instruction at every grade level. As a regular public school, it serves all students within its attendance zone; there is no selective admissions process.

For families comparing elementary options in Waxahachie, no local school ranks higher. For those comparing across Texas, very few elementary schools come close.