For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 351 students in Simms, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Simms, TX are James Bowie Elementary School and James Bowie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Simms, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Simms have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Simms, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
James Bowie Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Simms, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Simms, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Simms, TX include James Bowie Elementary School and James Bowie Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Simms?
2 public elementary schools are located in Simms.
What is the racial composition of students in Simms?
Simms public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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