Best Morris County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,290 students in Morris County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morris County, TX are Pewitt Elementary School, Pewitt J High School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morris County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Morris County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pewitt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
374 County Rd 4318
Omaha, TX 75571
(903) 884-2404
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Pewitt J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1216 Us Hwy 67 W
Omaha, TX 75571
(903) 884-2505
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Linda Dr
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-3501
Gr: 3-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Daingerfield J High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Texas St
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2261
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
1305 W Watson Blvd
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2901
Gr: PK-2 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Morris County, TX

Morris County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Milam St
Lone Star, TX 75668
(903) 656-2351
Gr: PK-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Morris County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morris County, TX include Pewitt Elementary School, Pewitt J High School and South Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morris County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Morris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris County?
Morris County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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