For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,452 students in Gonzales, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gonzales, TX are Rancho Sienna Elementary School, Gonzales North Avenue and Gonzales J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gonzales 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gonzales, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rancho Sienna Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
751 Bonnet Blvd
Gonzales, TX 78629
(512) 260-4450
Gonzales, TX 78629
(512) 260-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Gonzales North Avenue
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1032 St Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-1467
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-1467
Gr: 3-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Gonzales J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
426 N College St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-8641
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-8641
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13326 N Hwy 183
Gonzales, TX 78629
(210) 638-5300
Gonzales, TX 78629
(210) 638-5300
Gr: K-11 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
1600 St Andrews St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-2826
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-2826
Gr: K-2 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Gonzales, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gonzales Alter Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1501 Saint Lawrence
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6914
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6914
Gr: 9-12
1032 Saint Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9557
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9557
Gr: 5-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gonzales, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gonzales, TX include Rancho Sienna Elementary School, Gonzales North Avenue and Gonzales J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gonzales?
5 public elementary schools are located in Gonzales.
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales?
Gonzales public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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