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A Thriving Community with Scenic Appeal

Ellis County is best known for its historic charm and architectural beauty, particularly in Waxahachie, home to the stunning Ellis County Courthouse. The county hosts the beloved Scarborough Renaissance Festival, drawing visitors from across the state each spring. Downtown Waxahachie’s brick streets and preserved Victorian homes give Ellis County a distinct personality that sets it apart in North Texas.

Meanwhile, Midlothian has emerged as a growth corridor with new construction communities and expanding retail. The county still celebrates its agricultural roots with seasonal markets, rodeos, and open farmland that provide picturesque Texas sunsets.

What to Expect

Ellis County’s demographic includes growing families, commuters to Dallas, and long-time residents who value community heritage. Schools, youth sports, and church involvement are strong pillars of daily life.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle here blends small-town warmth with increasing development — farmers markets in the morning, Friday night football in the fall, and quiet evenings on spacious properties.

You'll Love

What residents love most is the character. Ellis County feels authentic and grounded, offering historical beauty, expanding opportunity, and a pace of life that still allows neighbors to know each other by name.

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Schools In The Area

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Dolores W. McClatchey Elementary School 469-856-6600 Public PK-5
Longbranch Elementary School 469-856-6200 Public PK-5
Walnut Grove Middle School 469-856-5700 Public 6-8
Waxahachie Global High School 972-923-4761 Public 9-12
Dolores W. McClatchey Elementary School 469-856-6600 Public PK-5
Longbranch Elementary School 469-856-6200 Public PK-5
Palmer Elementary School 972-449-3132 Public PK-3
Jean Coleman Elementary School 469-856-5038 Public PK-5
Donald T. Shields Elementary School 972-617-4799 Public PK-5
LaRue Miller Elementary School 469-856-6500 Public PK-5
T.E. Baxter Elementary School 469-856-6100 Public PK-5
Northside Elementary School 972-923-4610 Public KG-5
J.R. Irvin Elementary School 469-856-6000 Public PK-5
Margaret L. Felty Elementary School 972-923-4616 Public KG-5
Life School Red Oak 469-552-9200 Public KG-6
Wilemon Steam Academy 972-923-4780 Public KG-5
Shackelford Elementary School 972-923-4666 Public KG-5
Dunaway Elementary School 972-923-4646 Public KG-5
MT. Peak Elementary School 469-856-6300 Public PK-5
H.A. Wooden Elementary School 972-617-2977 Public PK-5
Simpson Elementary School 972-923-4740 Public KG-5
E.B. Wedgeworth Elementary School 972-923-4640 Public KG-5
J.A. Vitovsky Elementary School 469-856-6400 Public PK-5
Russell P. Schupmann Elementary School 972-617-2941 Public PK-5
Milford School 972-493-2911 Public PK-12
Red Oak Elementary School 972-617-3523 Public PK-5
Eastridge Elementary School 972-617-2266 Public PK-5
Stafford Elementary School 972-483-6342 Public PK-6
Avalon School 972-627-3251 Public PK-12
Marvin Biomedical Academy 972-923-4670 Public KG-5
Faith Family Master Academy 972-224-4110 Public PK-8
Oliver E. Clift Elementary School 972-923-4720 Public KG-5
Maypearl Primary School 972-435-1099 Public PK-1 Website
George W. Carver Early Childhood Center 972-872-3730 Public EE-KG Website
David S. Crockett Early Childhood Center 972-872-7131 Public EE-KG Website
Ovilla Christian School 972-617-1177 Private PK-12 Website
First Christian Day School 972-937-1952 Private PK-8 Website
Hazel Ingram Elementary School 972-544-3212 Public PK-KG Website
Turner Prekindergarten Academy 972-923-4690 Public PK-PK Website
The Childrens Montessori Center 972-937-6910 Private PK-KG Website
Jimmie Ray Elementary School 972-923-4631 Public KG-5 Website
Mansfield Heritage Elementary School 972-479-9078 Public PK-5 Website
Ferris Christian Academy 972-544-8388 Private KG-4 Website
St Joseph Catholic School 972-937-0956 Private PK-8 Website
Longbranch Elementary School 469-856-6200 Public PK-5
Dolores W. McClatchey Elementary School 469-856-6600 Public PK-5
Jean Coleman Elementary School 469-856-5038 Public PK-5
Donald T. Shields Elementary School 972-617-4799 Public PK-5
Walnut Grove Middle School 469-856-5700 Public 6-8
Palmer Elementary School 972-449-3132 Public PK-3
LaRue Miller Elementary School 469-856-6500 Public PK-5
Sam Houston Elementary School 972-872-7285 Public 1-3
T.E. Baxter Elementary School 469-856-6100 Public PK-5
Wilemon Steam Academy 972-923-4780 Public KG-5
Dunaway Elementary School 972-923-4646 Public KG-5
Margaret L. Felty Elementary School 972-923-4616 Public KG-5
Shackelford Elementary School 972-923-4666 Public KG-5
Life School Red Oak 469-552-9200 Public KG-6
Northside Elementary School 972-923-4610 Public KG-5
Palmer Middle School 972-449-3319 Public 4-8
Lorene Smith Kirkpatrick Elementary School 972-435-1010 Public 2-5
Maypearl Middle School 972-435-1015 Public 6-8
Frank Seale Middle School 469-856-5600 Public 6-8
J.R. Irvin Elementary School 469-856-6000 Public PK-5
MT. Peak Elementary School 469-856-6300 Public PK-5
H.A. Wooden Elementary School 972-617-2977 Public PK-5
Evelyn Coleman Junior High School 972-923-4790 Public 6-8
Travis Elementary School 972-872-7455 Public 1-3
Dieterich Middle School 469-856-5800 Public 6-8
Red Oak Middle School 972-617-0066 Public 6-8
Austin Elementary School 972-872-7190 Public 1-3
Mansfield Heritage Middle School 972-479-9078 Public 6-8
E.B. Wedgeworth Elementary School 972-923-4640 Public KG-5
Ferris Intermediate School 972-544-8662 Public 4-6
Simpson Elementary School 972-923-4740 Public KG-5
Dorie Miller Intermediate School 972-872-3775 Public 4-5
Red Oak Elementary School 972-617-3523 Public PK-5
Bowie Elementary School 972-872-7234 Public 1-3
J.A. Vitovsky Elementary School 469-856-6400 Public PK-5
Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary School 972-544-2574 Public 1-3
Eddie Finley Junior High School 972-923-4680 Public 6-8
Russell P. Schupmann Elementary School 972-617-2941 Public PK-5
Milford School 972-493-2911 Public PK-12
Stafford Elementary School 972-483-6342 Public PK-6
Robbie E Howard Junior High School 972-923-4771 Public 6-8
Avalon School 972-627-3251 Public PK-12
Eastridge Elementary School 972-617-2266 Public PK-5
Jack Lummus Intermediate School 972-872-7060 Public 4-5
Marvin Biomedical Academy 972-923-4670 Public KG-5
Faith Family Master Academy 972-224-4110 Public PK-8
Oliver E. Clift Elementary School 972-923-4720 Public KG-5
First Christian Day School 972-937-1952 Private PK-8 Website
St Joseph Catholic School 972-937-0956 Private PK-8 Website
Maypearl Primary School 972-435-1099 Public PK-1 Website
Walnut Grove Middle School 469-856-5700 Public 6-8
Life Middle Waxahachie 972-937-0715 Public 7-8
Maypearl Middle School 972-435-1015 Public 6-8
Palmer Middle School 972-449-3319 Public 4-8
Frank Seale Middle School 469-856-5600 Public 6-8
Evelyn Coleman Junior High School 972-923-4790 Public 6-8
Dieterich Middle School 469-856-5800 Public 6-8
Red Oak Middle School 972-617-0066 Public 6-8
Mansfield Heritage Middle School 972-479-9078 Public 6-8
Milford School 972-493-2911 Public PK-12
Ennis Junior High School 972-872-3850 Public 7-8
Eddie Finley Junior High School 972-923-4680 Public 6-8
Avalon School 972-627-3251 Public PK-12
Robbie E Howard Junior High School 972-923-4771 Public 6-8
Italy High School 972-483-7411 Public 7-12
Ferris Junior High School 972-544-3737 Public 7-8
Faith Family Master Academy 972-224-4110 Public PK-8
Trinity Charter Schools - Waxahachie Campus 830-964-4390 Public 8-10 Website
Ovilla Christian School 972-617-1177 Private PK-12 Website
First Christian Day School 972-937-1952 Private PK-8 Website
St Joseph Catholic School 972-937-0956 Private PK-8 Website
Waxahachie Global High School 972-923-4761 Public 9-12
Palmer High School 972-449-3487 Public 9-12
Midlothian Heritage High School 469-856-5400 Public 9-12
Life High School Waxahachie 469-708-4444 Public 9-12
Midlothian High School 469-856-5100 Public 9-12
Red Oak High School 972-617-3535 Public 9-12
Ferris High School 972-544-3737 Public 9-12
Waxahachie High School of Choice 972-923-4758 Public 10-12
Milford School 972-493-2911 Public PK-12
Italy High School 972-483-7411 Public 7-12
Avalon School 972-627-3251 Public PK-12
Waxahachie High School 972-923-4600 Public 9-12
Ennis High School 972-872-3500 Public 9-12
Maypearl High School 972-435-1020 Public 9-12
Ovilla Christian School 972-617-1177 Private PK-12 Website
Trinity Charter Schools - Waxahachie Campus 830-964-4390 Public 8-10 Website

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