For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,264 students in Bishop, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Bishop, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Bishop, TX are Bishop Elementary School, Bishop Primary and Lillion E Luehrs J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bishop, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bishop have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bishop, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bishop Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S Fir
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-3571
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-3571
Grades: 3-5
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Bishop Primary
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 W Main St
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2434
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2434
Grades: PK-2
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Lillion E Luehrs J High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 E Sixth St
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-3576
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-3576
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: #44.
Bishop High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Badger Ln
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2547
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2547
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
Bishop, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nueces County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
719 E Sixth St
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 888-7007
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 888-7007
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bishop, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Bishop, TX include Bishop Elementary School, Bishop Primary and Lillion E Luehrs J High School.
How many public schools are located in Bishop?
4 public schools are located in Bishop.
What percentage of students in Bishop go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Bishop are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bishop?
Bishop public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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