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Best Polk County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,125 students in Polk County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 183 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Polk County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Polk County, TX are Cedar Grove Elementary School, Timber Creek Elementary School and Onalaska Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk 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 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Polk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
819 W Church St
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-4000
Gr: 1-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 N Willis
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-1000
Gr: 1-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Onalaska Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
391 Old Trinity
Onalaska, TX 77360
(936) 646-1010
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Livingston H S Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Fm 350 S
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Big Sandy School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9180 Fm 1276
Dallardsville, TX 77332
(936) 563-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Lions Ave
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-5000
Gr: 1-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Corrigan-camden J High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 S Mathews
Corrigan, TX 75939
(936) 398-2341
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Corrigan-camden Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 W Second
Corrigan, TX 75939
(936) 398-2341
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Onalaska Jr/sr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1885 Fm 3459
Onalaska, TX 77360
(936) 646-1020
Gr: 7-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Livingston J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Us 59 Loop N
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Livingston High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Fm 350 S
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Corrigan-camden High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
504 S Home St
Corrigan, TX 75939
(409) 398-2543
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Goodrich Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
234 Katie Simpson
Goodrich, TX 77335
(936) 365-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1414.
Goodrich Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
234 Katie Simpson St
Goodrich, TX 77335
(936) 365-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1515.
Pine Ridge Primary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Millridge St
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-3000
Gr: PK-K | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Goodrich High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
234 Katie Simpson St
Goodrich, TX 77335
(936) 365-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
Leggett High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
254 E Fm 942
Leggett, TX 77350
(936) 398-2412
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1818.
Leggett Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
254 E Fm 942 E
Leggett, TX 77350
(936) 398-2412
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Polk County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Polk County, TX include Cedar Grove Elementary School, Timber Creek Elementary School and Onalaska Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Polk County?
18 public schools are located in Polk County.
What percentage of students in Polk County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Polk County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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