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Best Polk County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,587 students in Polk County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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 elementary schools in Polk County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Polk County, TX include Cedar Grove Elementary School, Timber Creek Elementary School and Onalaska Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Polk County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% 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 Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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