For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,045 students in Cooke County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 350 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Cooke County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Cooke County, TX are Lindsay High School, Muenster Elementary School and Muenster High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cooke County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cooke County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cooke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lindsay High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Knight Dr
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8474
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8474
Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Muenster Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
912 N Walnut St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Gr: PK-6 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Muenster High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 E 7th St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Gr: 7-12 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Callisburg High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Era School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Hargrove St
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Lindsay Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Knight Dr
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8923
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8923
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Callisburg Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Sivells Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1053 Cr 403
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Callisburg Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
648 Fm 3164
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Valley View High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 S Lee St
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3522
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3522
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
712 S Lee St
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3681
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3681
Gr: PK-4 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Gainesville J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Gr: 7-8 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Lee St
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3244
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3244
Gr: 5-8 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
W E Chalmers Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fm 3092
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4147
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4147
Gr: 2-4 | 714 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 S I 35
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5528
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5528
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1717.
Gainesville Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N Grand Ave
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-6662
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-6662
Gr: 5-6 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Lone Star H S North
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1379 Fm 678
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Gr: 8-12 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Edison Dr
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Gr: PK-1 | 618 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Cooke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gainesville Alter Ed (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gr: PK-12
912 Muller St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gr: PK
Gainesville J J A E P (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Margaret Galubenski Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cooke County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Cooke County, TX include Lindsay High School, Muenster Elementary School and Muenster High School.
How many public schools are located in Cooke County?
20 public schools are located in Cooke County.
What percentage of students in Cooke County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Cooke County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cooke County?
Cooke County public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cooke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cooke County include: Muenster High School vs. Lindsay High School, Gainesville High School vs. Era School, Callisburg High School vs. Era School
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