For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,115 students in Brewster County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 101 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Brewster County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Brewster County, TX are Alpine High School, Alpine Middle School and San Vicente Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brewster County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Brewster County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brewster County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alpine High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Hendryx
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7710
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7710
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Alpine Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Middle School Dr
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7720
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7720
Grades: 5-8
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
San Vicente Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 Escuela Vista
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
(432) 244-3131
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
(432) 244-3131
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Rank: #44.
Marathon Independent School District
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Ne 5th St
Marathon, TX 79842
(432) 386-4431
Marathon, TX 79842
(432) 386-4431
Grades: PK-12
| 59 students
Rank: #55.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Ave A
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7730
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7730
Grades: PK-4
| 360 students
Rank: #66.
Big Bend High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Roadrunner Cir
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Brewster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
550 Roadrunner Cir
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Grades: K-8
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brewster County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Brewster County, TX include Alpine High School, Alpine Middle School and San Vicente Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brewster County?
6 public schools are located in Brewster County.
What percentage of students in Brewster County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Brewster County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brewster County?
Brewster County public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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