For the 2025 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 9,058 students in Atascosa County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 63 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Atascosa County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Atascosa County, TX are Jourdanton J High School, Jourdanton High School and Jourdanton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atascosa County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Atascosa County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Atascosa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jourdanton J High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Zanderson Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2234
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2234
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Jourdanton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Zanderson Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2350
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2350
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Jourdanton Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Zanderson Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2121
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2121
Grades: 2-5
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Jourdanton Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1508 Campbell Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 6-11
| 2 students
Rank: #55.
Lytle Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15437 Cottage St
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Rank: #66.
Charlotte Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
168 Watson Ave
Charlotte, TX 78011
(830) 277-1710
Charlotte, TX 78011
(830) 277-1710
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #77.
Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1511 Zanderson Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-3900
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-3900
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
Rank: #88.
Pleasanton High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W Adams St
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1250
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1250
Grades: 9-12
| 980 students
Rank: #99.
Pleasanton J High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1170 Jolly St
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1280
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1280
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #1010.
Charlotte High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Trojan Dr
Charlotte, TX 78011
(830) 277-1432
Charlotte, TX 78011
(830) 277-1432
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #1111.
Pleasanton Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Grant St
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1340
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1340
Grades: 2-5
| 954 students
Rank: #1212.
Poteet Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
838 School Drivee
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3697
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3697
Grades: 3-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1313.
Poteet J High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fm 1470
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3571
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3571
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #1414.
Lytle J High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18975 W Fm 2790 S
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5115
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5115
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Rank: #1515.
Lytle Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11550 Laredo
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Grades: 2-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1616.
Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 Rose Blvd
Charlotte, TX 78011
(830) 277-1646
Charlotte, TX 78011
(830) 277-1646
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
Rank: #1717.
Lytle High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18975 W Fm 2790 S
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5105
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5105
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: #1818.
Poteet High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Fm 1470
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3522
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3522
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #1919.
Poteet Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
965 Horton Ln
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3503
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3503
Grades: PK-2
| 550 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa Co Alter
Alternative School
1511 Zanderson
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 8-11
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa Co Juvenile Unit
Alternative School
1100 School Dr
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 769-2925
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 8-9
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
711 Broadway St
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 6-10
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
District Reassignment & Opportunity Center
Alternative School
1049 Couser Blvd
Charlotte, TX 78011
(830) 277-1431
Charlotte, TX 78011
(830) 277-1431
Grades: 7-10
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Larry Brown School
Alternative School
1508 Campbell Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 7-8
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
19126 Prairie St
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5140
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5140
Grades: PK-1
| 359 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pleasanton Isd School Of Choice
Alternative School
1411 Bensdale Rd
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1250
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1250
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
1209 Downey Dr
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1325
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1325
Grades: PK-1
| 681 students
Atascosa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Atascosa Co Alter (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1508 Campbell
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 7-10
| 7 students
Atascosa County Alter (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1508 Campbell St
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Atascosa County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1508 Campbell St
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 851-0795
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 851-0795
Grades: 9-11
| 1 students
Bigfoot Alternative Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
901 River St
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(361) 274-3315
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(361) 274-3315
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
C A R E Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
235 E Brazos St
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1330
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1330
Grades: 7-11
| 18 students
Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
15437 Cottage St
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 769-2925
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 8
| n/a students
1208 Jolly St
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1310
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1310
Grades: 5-6
| 494 students
Pleasanton Isd Reassignment And Opportunity Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
601 N Main St
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1200
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1200
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
25 East Fifth St
Leming, TX 78050
(830) 281-3267
Leming, TX 78050
(830) 281-3267
Grades: PK
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Atascosa County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Atascosa County, TX include Jourdanton J High School, Jourdanton High School and Jourdanton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Atascosa County?
28 public schools are located in Atascosa County.
What percentage of students in Atascosa County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Atascosa County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Atascosa County?
Atascosa County public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Atascosa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Atascosa County include: Pleasanton High School vs. Poteet High School, Poteet High School vs. Pleasanton High School, Poteet Elementary School vs. Jourdanton Elementary School
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