For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,862 students in Jones County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jones County, TX are Oliver Elementary School, Stamford Middle School and Anson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Jones County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 E Oliver
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-5713
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-5713
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Stamford Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 E Reynolds
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2651
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2651
Grades: 6-8
| 110 students
Rank: #33.
Anson Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1120 Ave M
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-2771
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-2771
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Rank: #44.
Lueders-avoca El/j High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
334 Vandeventer St
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Grades: PK-8
| 76 students
Rank: #55.
Anson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
922 Ave M
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-3361
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-3361
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #66.
Hamlin Collegiate Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 N W 5th St
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-3191
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-3191
Grades: PK-6
| 232 students
Rank: #77.
Hawley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 Ave H
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2721
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2721
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #88.
Hawley Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Ave H
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2070
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2070
Grades: 6-8
| 200 students
Jones County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
250 S W Ave F
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-2261
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-2261
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
334 S Mcharg
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Grades: PK-8
| 87 students
507 S Orient St
Stamford, TX 79553
(915) 773-2651
Stamford, TX 79553
(915) 773-2651
Grades: 4-6
| 171 students
Wetherbee High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
507 S Orient St
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-4033
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-4033
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jones County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jones County, TX include Oliver Elementary School, Stamford Middle School and Anson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jones County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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