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Best Montague County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,353 students in Montague County, TX.
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Montague County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Montague County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montague Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8020 Hwy 175
Montague, TX 76251
(940) 894-2811
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Saint Jo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
206 W Evans St
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(940) 995-2541
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Nocona Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Montague Hwy
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3151
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Valley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12920 Fm 103
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Saint Jo High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
206 W Evans St
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(940) 995-2532
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Nocona Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Cooke & Cottonwood
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3121
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Forestburg School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16346 Fm Hwy 455
Forestburg, TX 76239
(940) 964-2323
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Bowie J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E Tarrant St
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2998
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Bowie High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
341 E Hwy 287 N
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2840
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Gold Burg School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
468 Prater Rd
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Nocona High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1012 Clay
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3264
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Bowie Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N Mill St
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2895
Gr: 3-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Bowie Elementary School
405 Lovers Ln
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2901
Gr: PK-2 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Montague County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Montague County, TX include Montague Elementary School, Saint Jo Elementary School and Nocona Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Montague County?
14 public schools are located in Montague County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montague County?
Montague County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Montague County are often viewed compared to one another?

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