For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,629 students in Montague County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Montague County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Montague County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montague Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8020 Hwy 175
Montague, TX 76251
(940) 894-2811
Montague, TX 76251
(940) 894-2811
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Saint Jo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 W Evans St
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(940) 995-2541
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(940) 995-2541
Gr: PK-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Nocona Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Montague Hwy
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3151
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3151
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Valley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12920 Fm 103
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Prairie Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12920 Fm 103
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Forestburg School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16346 Fm Hwy 455
Forestburg, TX 76239
(940) 964-2323
Forestburg, TX 76239
(940) 964-2323
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Gold Burg School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
468 Prater Rd
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
405 Lovers Ln
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2901
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2901
Gr: PK-2 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Montague County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3rd And Hickory
Ringgold, TX 76261
(940) 934-6249
Ringgold, TX 76261
(940) 934-6249
Gr: K-5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Montague County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Montague County, TX include Montague Elementary School, Saint Jo Elementary School and Nocona Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montague County?
8 public preschools are located in Montague County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montague County?
Montague County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Montague County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Montague County include: Gold Burg School vs. Montague Elementary School, Nocona Elementary School vs. Montague Elementary School, Montague Elementary School vs. Gold Burg School
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