Top 10 Best Gonzales County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,907 students in Gonzales County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Gonzales County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Gonzales County, TX are Rancho Sienna Elementary School, Nixon Smiley Elementary School and Nixon-smiley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gonzales County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Gonzales County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rancho Sienna Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
751 Bonnet Blvd
Gonzales, TX 78629
(512) 260-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 927 students
Rank: #22.
Nixon Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Anglin St
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: PK-4
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Nixon-smiley High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Nixon-smiley Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 5-8
| 300 students
Rank: #55.
Gonzales North Avenue
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1032 St Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-1467
Grades: 3-5
| 549 students
Rank: #66.
Gonzales J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
426 N College St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-8641
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #77.
Waelder School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Us Hwy 90 W
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 239-5602
Grades: PK-12
| 290 students
Rank: #88.
Jhw Inspire Academy - Legacy Ranch
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13326 N Hwy 183
Gonzales, TX 78629
(210) 638-5300
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: #99.
Gonzales High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 N Sarah Dewitt Dr
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-7535
Grades: 8-12
| 791 students
Rank: n/an/a
1600 St Andrews St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-2826
Grades: K-2
| 537 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gonzales Pri Academy
222 St Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9551
Grades: PK
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 6-9
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Pace
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gonzales County, TX

Gonzales County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Daep (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
102 Us Hwy 87 W
Smiley, TX 78159
(361) 564-2252
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1501 Saint Lawrence
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6914
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1032 Saint Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9557
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
102 W Hwy 87
Smiley, TX 78159
(830) 484-3330
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
109 N Ave C
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 788-7151
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Gonzales County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Gonzales County, TX include Rancho Sienna Elementary School, Nixon Smiley Elementary School and Nixon-smiley High School.
How many public schools are located in Gonzales County?
13 public schools are located in Gonzales County.
What percentage of students in Gonzales County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Gonzales County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales County?
Gonzales County public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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