For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 10,553 students in Medina County, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 153 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Medina County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Medina County, TX are Lacoste Elementary School, D'hanis School and Castroville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Medina County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Medina County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Medina County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lacoste Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16069 Uvalde St
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 931-2243
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 931-2243
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #22.
D'hanis School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6751 Cr 5216
D Hanis, TX 78850
(830) 363-7216
D Hanis, TX 78850
(830) 363-7216
Grades: PK-12
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Devine Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Atkins Ave
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0495
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0495
Grades: 3-5
| 432 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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
Rank: #88.
Devine High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 W Hondo
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0895
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0895
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
Rank: #99.
Newell E Woolls Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2802 Ave Q
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7666
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7666
Grades: 3-5
| 384 students
Rank: #1010.
Devine Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cardinal
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0695
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0695
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #1111.
Hondo High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2603 Ave H
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-3341
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-3341
Grades: 9-12
| 522 students
Rank: #1212.
Natalia Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-2837
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-2837
Grades: 2-5
| 323 students
Rank: #1313.
Mcdowell Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1602 27th St S
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-2261
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-2261
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
Rank: #1414.
Natalia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
905 Kearney
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4417
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4417
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #1515.
Natalia J High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4027
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4027
Grades: 6-8
| 260 students
Rank: #1616.
Devine Daep School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 W College
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0795
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0795
Grades: 8-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa County Jjaep
Alternative School
1508 Campbell Ave
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 769-2925
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 769-2925
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Devine Learning Academy
Alternative School
205 W College
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0711
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0711
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
112 Bentsen Dr
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0395
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0395
Grades: PK-2
| 540 students
Rank: n/an/a
2502 Ave Q
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-3161
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-3161
Grades: PK-2
| 446 students
Rank: n/an/a
408 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-9739
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-9739
Grades: PK-1
| 256 students
Medina County 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
Detention Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2516 Mchaughten
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Grades: 8-10
| 16 students
1000 Houston St
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-0054
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-0054
Grades: PK-K
| 217 students
P O Box 280
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 985-3732
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 985-3732
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Medina County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Medina County, TX include Lacoste Elementary School, D'hanis School and Castroville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Medina County?
21 public schools are located in Medina County.
What percentage of students in Medina County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Medina County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Medina County?
Medina County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Medina County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Medina County include: Devine Daep School vs. Devine High School, Mcdowell Middle School vs. D'hanis School, Hondo High School vs. Medina Valley High School
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