Childress Elementary

Childress Elementary sits in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, where this small-town school punches well above its weight — especially in math and science, where it ranks in the upper quarter of schools statewide. Families in Childress get the kind of tight-knit community feel that's hard to find elsewhere, with teachers who genuinely know their students and a school that reflects the pride this agricultural town takes in its own. If you're drawn to wide-open spaces, a slower pace of life, and a school where your kids aren't just a number, Childress is worth a serious look.