For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,005 students in Milam County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Milam County, TX are Milano Elementary School, Gause Elementary School and Milano J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milam County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Milam County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Milam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milano Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 N 5th St
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-2062
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-2062
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Gause Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 College
Gause, TX 77857
(979) 279-5891
Gause, TX 77857
(979) 279-5891
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Milano J High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 N 6th St
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-6701
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-6701
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Cameron Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 E 22nd St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2131
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2131
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Thorndale Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2670
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Thorndale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2912
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2912
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Rockdale Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1338 W Us Hwy 79
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6200
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6200
Gr: 2-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 E 22nd St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2381
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2381
Gr: 3-5 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Rockdale J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
814 Bushdale Rd
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6100
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Buckholts School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 S 10th
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 593-2744
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 593-2744
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 E 21st St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3641
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3641
Gr: PK-2 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
625 W Belton Ave
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6030
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6030
Gr: PK-1 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Milam County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Milam County, TX include Milano Elementary School, Gause Elementary School and Milano J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Milam County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Milam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Milam County?
Milam County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Milam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Milam County include: Rockdale Elementary School vs. Milano Elementary School, Milano Elementary School vs. Rockdale Elementary School, Thorndale Middle School vs. Milano J High School
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