For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,974 students in Bonham, TX (there are , serving 98 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Bonham, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bonham, TX are Rather L High School, Evans Elementary School and Finley-oates Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bonham, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bonham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bonham, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rather L High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N Main
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-7474
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-7474
Gr: 7-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N Main St
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-2914
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-2914
Gr: 4-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Finley-oates Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Albert Broadfoot
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 640-4090
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 640-4090
Gr: K-3 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Bonham High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1002 Warpath Dr
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-5567
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-5567
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
201 E 10th St
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-8141
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-8141
Gr: PK | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Bonham, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Special Assign Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
321 South 2nd
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 640-9146
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 640-9146
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bonham, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Bonham, TX include Rather L High School, Evans Elementary School and Finley-oates Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bonham?
5 public schools are located in Bonham.
What percentage of students in Bonham go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Bonham are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bonham?
Bonham public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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