For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 3,982 students in Brown County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brown County, TX are Early Middle School, East Elementary School and Early Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brown County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Sunrise
Early, TX 76803
(325) 643-5665
Early, TX 76803
(325) 643-5665
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Vincent St
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-2937
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-2937
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Early Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Sudderth
Early, TX 76803
(325) 646-5511
Early, TX 76803
(325) 646-5511
Gr: 3-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
J B Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 N Sixth St
Bangs, TX 76823
(325) 752-7236
Bangs, TX 76823
(325) 752-7236
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Brookesmith Artemis
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33210 Magnolia Cir
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(512) 229-7398
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(512) 229-7398
Gr: 6-11 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
May Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Cr 411 E
May, TX 76857
(254) 259-3711
May, TX 76857
(254) 259-3711
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 4th St
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-8633
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-8633
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Coggin Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Rogan
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0462
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0462
Gr: PK-6 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Zephyr School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11625 C R 281
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Bangs Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 3rd St
Bangs, TX 76823
(325) 752-6088
Bangs, TX 76823
(325) 752-6088
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Bluffview Dr
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0707
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0707
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Brookesmith School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13400 Fm 586 S
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Blanket School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Ave H
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
965 Early Blvd
Early, TX 76803
(325) 643-9266
Early, TX 76803
(325) 643-9266
Gr: PK-2 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Brown County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brown County, TX include Early Middle School, East Elementary School and Early Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brown County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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