Markham Elementary

Tucked away in the small coastal community of Markham, this little school punches well above its weight, landing among the top 3% of elementary schools in all of Texas. Families who value tight-knit, small-town life along the Gulf Coast will find a school where strong academics in math, English, and science don't get lost in the crowd — and where kids are more than just a number. Matagorda County has a quiet, rural charm that's a world away from the Houston suburbs, and Markham Elementary feels like the kind of place where teachers actually know your child's name on the first day.