For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,676 students in Ponder, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Ponder, TX are Ponder J High School, Ponder High School and Ponder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ponder, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Ponder have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ponder, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponder J High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Shaffner St
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8220
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8220
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Ponder High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 W Bailey
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8312
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8312
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Ponder Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 W Bailey
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8320
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8320
Gr: PK-5 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Ponder, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Denton Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 898-5840
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 898-5840
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ponder, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Ponder, TX include Ponder J High School, Ponder High School and Ponder Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ponder?
3 public schools are located in Ponder.
What is the racial composition of students in Ponder?
Ponder public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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