For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,831 students in Jones County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jones County, TX are Stamford Middle School, Oliver Elementary 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 37% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), 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 48% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stamford Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E Reynolds
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2651
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2651
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Oliver
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-5713
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-5713
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Anson Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Ave M
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-2771
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-2771
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Anson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
922 Ave M
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-3361
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-3361
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Lueders-avoca El/j High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
334 Vandeventer St
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Hawley Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Ave H
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2070
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2070
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Hamlin Collegiate Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Hawley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 Ave H
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2721
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2721
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Jones County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
250 S W Ave F
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-2261
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-2261
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
334 S Mcharg
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
507 S Orient St
Stamford, TX 79553
(915) 773-2651
Stamford, TX 79553
(915) 773-2651
Gr: 4-6 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Wetherbee High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
507 S Orient St
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-4033
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-4033
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 67%
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 Stamford Middle School, Oliver Elementary 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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