For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 2,480 students in Montague County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montague County, TX are Montague Elementary School, Saint Jo Elementary School and Nocona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montague County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montague County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Montague County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montague Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8020 Hwy 175
Montague, TX 76251
(940) 894-2811
Montague, TX 76251
(940) 894-2811
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Saint Jo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 W Evans St
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(940) 995-2541
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(940) 995-2541
Gr: PK-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Nocona Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Montague Hwy
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3151
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3151
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Valley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12920 Fm 103
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Nocona Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Cooke And Cottonwood
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3121
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3121
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12920 Fm 103
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Forestburg School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16346 Fm Hwy 455
Forestburg, TX 76239
(940) 964-2323
Forestburg, TX 76239
(940) 964-2323
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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%
Montague County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3rd And Hickory
Ringgold, TX 76261
(940) 934-6249
Ringgold, TX 76261
(940) 934-6249
Gr: K-5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Montague County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montague County, TX include Montague Elementary School, Saint Jo Elementary School and Nocona Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montague County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Montague County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montague County?
Montague County 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).
Which public elementary schools in Montague County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Montague County include: Montague Elementary School vs. Nocona Elementary School, Nocona Elementary School vs. Montague Elementary School, Gold Burg School vs. Nocona Elementary School
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