For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 546 students in Port Aransas, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Port Aransas, TX are Brundrett Middle School, Port Aransas High School and Olsen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Aransas, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Port Aransas have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Port Aransas, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brundrett Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1209
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1209
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Port Aransas High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1206
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1206
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Olsen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1212
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1212
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Port Aransas, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nueces County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 Sta St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1200
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Port Aransas, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Port Aransas, TX include Brundrett Middle School, Port Aransas High School and Olsen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Port Aransas?
3 public schools are located in Port Aransas.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Aransas?
Port Aransas public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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