For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 340 students in Edwards County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Edwards County, TX are Nueces Canyon Elementary School and Rocksprings K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwards County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Edwards County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Edwards County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nueces Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 3rd St
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Rocksprings K-12
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Hwy 377
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-4136
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-4136
Gr: PK-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Edwards County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 118
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rocksprings Alter Ed Pgm Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
208 E Kerr St
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-4136
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-4136
Gr: 10 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
201 North Hwy 377
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-2140
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-2140
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Edwards County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Edwards County, TX include Nueces Canyon Elementary School and Rocksprings K-12.
How many public elementary schools are located in Edwards County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Edwards County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwards County?
Edwards County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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