For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,576 students in Castroville, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 119 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Castroville, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Castroville, TX are Castroville Elementary School, Medina Valley Middle School and Ladera Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castroville, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Castroville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Castroville, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Castroville Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Madrid
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2117
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2117
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #22.
Medina Valley Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8395 Fm 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Grades: 6-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: #33.
Ladera Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14750 W Grosenbacher
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Grades: PK-5
| 756 students
Rank: #44.
Medina Valley High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8365 F M 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Grades: 8-12
| 2,147 students
Castroville, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8557 F M 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2514
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2514
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
1000 Houston St
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-0054
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-0054
Grades: PK-K
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Castroville, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Castroville, TX include Castroville Elementary School, Medina Valley Middle School and Ladera Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Castroville?
4 public schools are located in Castroville.
What percentage of students in Castroville go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Castroville are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Castroville?
Castroville public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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