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Best Jacksonville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,834 students in Jacksonville, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 99 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).

The top-ranked public schools in Jacksonville, TX are East Side Elementary School, Fred Douglass and Joe Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jacksonville, TX public schools have an score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Jacksonville, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

East Side Elementary School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 55-59%)
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711 Ft Worth St
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5146

Gr: PK-4 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #22.

Fred Douglass

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1501 E Pine
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-6519

Gr: PK-4 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #33.

Joe Wright Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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1055 N Pineda St
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5286

Gr: PK-4 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #44.

Jacksonville Middle School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
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1541 E Pine
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-3686

Gr: 7-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #55.

Jacksonville High School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
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1210 Corinth Rd
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-3661

Gr: 9-12 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #66.

West Side Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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1105 College Ave
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5165

Gr: PK-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Rank: #77.

Nichols Intermediate School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
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818 S W Loop 456
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 541-0213

Gr: 5-6 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: n/an/a

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436 S W Loop 456
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 589-3926

Gr: 4-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jacksonville, TX?

The top-ranked public schools in Jacksonville, TX include East Side Elementary School, Fred Douglass and Joe Wright Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Jacksonville?

8 public schools are located in Jacksonville.

What percentage of students in Jacksonville go to public school?

98% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).

What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?

Jacksonville public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Which public schools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?