For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 4,528 students in Cooke County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cooke County, TX are Muenster Elementary School, Era School and Lindsay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cooke County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cooke County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cooke County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muenster Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
912 N Walnut St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Gr: PK-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Era School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Hargrove St
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lindsay Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Knight Dr
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8923
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8923
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Callisburg Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Sivells Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1053 Cr 403
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Callisburg Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
648 Fm 3164
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
712 S Lee St
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3681
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3681
Gr: PK-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Lee St
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3244
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3244
Gr: 5-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
W E Chalmers Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fm 3092
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4147
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4147
Gr: 2-4 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Gainesville Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N Grand Ave
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-6662
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-6662
Gr: 5-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Edison Dr
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Gr: PK-1 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Cooke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gainesville Alter Ed (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gr: PK-12
912 Muller St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gr: PK
Gainesville J J A E P (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Margaret Galubenski Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cooke County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cooke County, TX include Muenster Elementary School, Era School and Lindsay Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cooke County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Cooke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cooke County?
Cooke 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cooke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cooke County include: Edison Elementary School vs. Callisburg Elementary School, W E Chalmers Elementary School vs. Walnut Bend Elementary School, Walnut Bend Elementary School vs. W E Chalmers Elementary School
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