For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,036 students in Kleberg County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kleberg County, TX are Santa Gertrudis School, Ricardo Elementary School and Ricardo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kleberg County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kleberg County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Kleberg County (2026)
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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kleberg County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kleberg County, TX include Santa Gertrudis School, Ricardo Elementary School and Ricardo Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kleberg County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Kleberg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kleberg County?
Kleberg County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Kleberg County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Kleberg County include: Nanny Elementary School vs. Ricardo Elementary School, Harvey Elementary School vs. Perez Elementary School, Ricardo Elementary School vs. Perez Elementary School
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