For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,229 students in Bowie, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bowie, TX are Bowie J High School, Gold Burg School and Bowie Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowie, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bowie have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bowie, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowie J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Tarrant St
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2998
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2998
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Gold Burg School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
468 Prater Rd
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Bowie Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Mill St
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2895
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2895
Gr: 3-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
405 Lovers Ln
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2901
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2901
Gr: PK-2 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bowie, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bowie, TX include Bowie J High School, Gold Burg School and Bowie Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bowie?
4 public elementary schools are located in Bowie.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowie?
Bowie public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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