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, Prairie Valley School and Saint Jo 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 35% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montague County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Montague County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montague Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8020 Hwy 175
Montague, TX 76251
(940) 894-2811
Montague, TX 76251
(940) 894-2811
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Valley School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12920 Fm 103
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Saint Jo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 200 students
Rank: #44.
Nocona Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Montague Hwy
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3151
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3151
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #55.
Forestburg School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16346 Fm Hwy 455
Forestburg, TX 76239
(940) 964-2323
Forestburg, TX 76239
(940) 964-2323
Grades: PK-12
| 184 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 64 students
Rank: #77.
Nocona Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Cooke And Cottonwood
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3121
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3121
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Rank: #88.
Bowie J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Tarrant St
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2998
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2998
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #99.
Gold Burg School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
468 Prater Rd
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
Rank: #1010.
Bowie Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Mill St
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2895
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2895
Grades: 3-5
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
405 Lovers Ln
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2901
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2901
Grades: PK-2
| 388 students
Montague County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3rd And Hickory
Ringgold, TX 76261
(940) 934-6249
Ringgold, TX 76261
(940) 934-6249
Grades: K-5
| 30 students
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, Prairie Valley School and Saint Jo 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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