For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 812 students in Brewster County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brewster County, TX are Alpine Middle School, Marathon Independent School District 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brewster County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brewster County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alpine Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Middle School Dr
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7720
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7720
Gr: 5-8 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Marathon Independent School District
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 Ne 5th St
Marathon, TX 79842
(432) 386-4431
Marathon, TX 79842
(432) 386-4431
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Big Bend High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Roadrunner Cir
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Brewster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
550 Roadrunner Cir
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Brewster County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brewster County, TX include Alpine Middle School, Marathon Independent School District and San Vicente Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brewster County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Brewster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brewster County?
Brewster County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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