For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,546 students in Kleberg County, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 153 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Kleberg County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kleberg County, TX are Santa Gertrudis School, Santa Gertrudis Academy High School and Ricardo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kleberg County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kleberg County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kleberg County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Gertrudis School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 Santa Rosa
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 384-5046
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 384-5046
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1055 W Santa Gertrudis
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 384-5041
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 384-5041
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Ricardo Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Ricardo Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Kaufer High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
203 Seahawk Dr
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Nanny Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 Seahawk Dr
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Harrel Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 W Johnston
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-9305
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-9305
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 E Ailsie
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-8511
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-8511
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 E Kenedy Ave
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-4327
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-4327
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Gillett Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1007 N 17th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8200
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
H M King High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2210 S Brahma Blvd
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8600
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
203 Seahawk Dr
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Kleberg County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
K E Y S Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
400 W Corral
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-9185
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
900 N 6th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-2615
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-2615
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
L A S E R Expulsion/suspension (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
416 W King
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Gr: 5-11 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
631 East Fordyce Ave
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-5246
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-5246
Gr: PK-1
915 S Armstrong St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8675
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8675
Gr: 7-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Night School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
101 N 3rd St
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Pogue Options Alternative Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
631 E Fordyce
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8670
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8670
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kleberg County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Kleberg County, TX include Santa Gertrudis School, Santa Gertrudis Academy High School and Ricardo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kleberg County?
12 public schools are located in Kleberg County.
What percentage of students in Kleberg County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Kleberg County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kleberg County?
Kleberg County public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kleberg County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kleberg County include: Santa Gertrudis Academy High School vs. H M King High School, H M King High School vs. Santa Gertrudis Academy High School, Nanny Elementary School vs. Ricardo Elementary School
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