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Best Magnolia Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 8,606 students in Magnolia, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Magnolia, TX are Bear Branch Elementary School, Cedric C Smith and Willie E Williams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magnolia, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Magnolia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Magnolia, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Branch Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8909 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-4771
Gr: PK-4 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Cedric C Smith
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28747 Hardin Store Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2300
Gr: PK-4 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Willie E Williams Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18101 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6866
Gr: PK-4 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11745 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7440
Gr: PK-4 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Tom R Ellisor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33040 Egypt Ln
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7400
Gr: PK-4 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Decker Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27427 Decker Prairie-rosehill
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 357-3134
Gr: PK-4 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Bear Branch Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8040 Ken Lake Dr
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2031
Gr: 5-6 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Nichols Sawmill Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28750 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2133
Gr: PK-4 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Magnolia Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31164 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2033
Gr: 5-6 | 1,154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31900 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6434
Gr: PK-4 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
J L Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
27035 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-8115
Gr: PK-4 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Aep
Alternative School
110 S Magnolia Blvd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2006
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Audubon Elementary School
40205 Audubon Pkwy
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7333
Gr: PK-4 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Magnolia, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Magnolia, TX include Bear Branch Elementary School, Cedric C Smith and Willie E Williams Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Magnolia?
13 public elementary schools are located in Magnolia.
What is the racial composition of students in Magnolia?
Magnolia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Magnolia are often viewed compared to one another?

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