For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 790 students in Cotulla, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cotulla, TX are Frank Newman Middle School, Ramirez-burks Elementary School and Encinal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cotulla, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cotulla have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cotulla, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frank Newman Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 Carrizo St
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2224
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2224
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Ramirez-burks Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
618 N Baylor
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2511
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2511
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
503 Encinal Blvd
Cotulla, TX 78014
(956) 948-5324
Cotulla, TX 78014
(956) 948-5324
Grades: PK-5
| 75 students
Cotulla, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cotulla Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
104 N Leonard
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2618
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2618
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Cotulla Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
104 N Leonard
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2618
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2618
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cotulla, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cotulla, TX include Frank Newman Middle School, Ramirez-burks Elementary School and Encinal Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cotulla?
3 public elementary schools are located in Cotulla.
What is the racial composition of students in Cotulla?
Cotulla public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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