For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,888 students in Cuero, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 98 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Cuero, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cuero, TX are Cuero J High School, Hunt Elementary School and Cuero High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cuero, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cuero have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cuero, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cuero J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 Junior High Dr
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Industrial Blvd
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: 2-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Cuero High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 E Broadway
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
611 E Prairie
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: PK-1 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Cuero, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
G O A L S Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
301 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 293-3221
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 293-3221
Gr: K | 1 student
Learning Connections (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
303 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-9408
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-9408
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cuero, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Cuero, TX include Cuero J High School, Hunt Elementary School and Cuero High School.
How many public schools are located in Cuero?
4 public schools are located in Cuero.
What percentage of students in Cuero go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Cuero are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cuero?
Cuero public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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