For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 802 students in Brooks County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brooks County, TX are La Gloria Elementary School, Falfurrias J High School and Falfurrias Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brooks County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brooks County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brooks County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Gloria Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
182 E County Rd 401
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-2330
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-2330
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Falfurrias J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 S Center St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Falfurrias Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Allen St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: 3-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
100 E Allen St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: 1-2 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Brooks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Business Hwy 281
Encino, TX 78353
(361) 568-3375
Encino, TX 78353
(361) 568-3375
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Brooks County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brooks County, TX include La Gloria Elementary School, Falfurrias J High School and Falfurrias Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brooks County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Brooks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brooks County?
Brooks County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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