For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,454 students in Carthage, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carthage, TX are Libby Elementary School and Baker-koonce Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carthage, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Davis St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8862
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8862
Gr: 2-3 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Baker-koonce Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Daniel St
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8611
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-8611
Gr: 4-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
#1 Bulldog Dr
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2254
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2254
Gr: PK-1 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carthage, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carthage, TX include Libby Elementary School and Baker-koonce Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carthage?
3 public elementary schools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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