For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,279 students in Kleberg County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kleberg County, TX are Santa Gertrudis School, Ricardo Middle School and Gillett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kleberg County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Kleberg County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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%
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 middle schools in Kleberg County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kleberg County, TX include Santa Gertrudis School, Ricardo Middle School and Gillett Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kleberg County?
4 public middle schools are located in Kleberg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kleberg County?
Kleberg County public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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