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Top 5 Best Kleberg County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,179 students in Kleberg County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kleberg County, TX are Santa Gertrudis School, Ricardo Elementary School and Ricardo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kleberg County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kleberg County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Kleberg County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Gertrudis School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
803 Santa Rosa
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 384-5046
Grades: PK-8
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Ricardo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Grades: PK-4
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Ricardo Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Grades: 5-8
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Nanny Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
203 Seahawk Dr
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #55.
Harrel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
925 W Johnston
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-9305
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #66.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 E Ailsie
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-8511
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #77.
Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 E Kenedy Ave
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-4327
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #88.
Gillett Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1007 N 17th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Rank: n/an/a
De La Paz Middle School
203 Seahawk Dr
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Grades: 6-8
| 108 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kleberg County, TX

Kleberg County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Homebound (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
207 N 3rd
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-3387
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
K E Y S Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
400 W Corral
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-9185
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Kleberg Elementary School (Closed 2023)
900 N 6th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-2615
Grades: PK-4
| 214 students
L A S E R Expulsion/suspension (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
416 W King
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Grades: 5-11
| 26 students
Lamar Elementary School (Closed 2011)
631 East Fordyce Ave
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-5246
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Mcroberts Elementary School (Closed 2004)
P O Box 871
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-6454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Memorial Middle School (Closed 2023)
915 S Armstrong St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8675
Grades: 7-8
| 411 students
Night School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
101 N 3rd St
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Pogue Options Alternative Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
631 E Fordyce
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8670
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kleberg County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kleberg County, TX include Santa Gertrudis School, Ricardo Elementary School and Ricardo Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kleberg County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Kleberg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kleberg County?
Kleberg County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Kleberg County are often viewed compared to one another?

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