For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,023 students in Matagorda County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 112 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Matagorda County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Matagorda County, TX are Markham Elementary School, Van Vleck Elementary School and Tidehaven Int. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matagorda County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Matagorda County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Matagorda County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Markham Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 E 6th St
Markham, TX 77456
(979) 843-4340
Markham, TX 77456
(979) 843-4340
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Van Vleck Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
178 S 4th St
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 323-5040
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 323-5040
Grades: PK-3
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Tidehaven Int
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2469 Fm 459
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4320
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4320
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
Tidehaven High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
144 Fm 1095
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4310
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4310
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #55.
East Side Int
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 2nd St
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2544
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2544
Grades: 3-5
| 283 students
Rank: #66.
Blessing Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
139 Fm 616
Blessing, TX 77419
(979) 843-4330
Blessing, TX 77419
(979) 843-4330
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #77.
Van Vleck Jr High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 S 4th St
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 245-6401
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 245-6401
Grades: 6-8
| 253 students
Rank: #88.
Van Vleck Int
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
178 S 4th St
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 323-5047
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 323-5047
Grades: 4-5
| 167 students
Rank: #99.
Palacios J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Shark Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2417
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2417
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Rank: #1010.
Van Vleck High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8980 Sh 35 N
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 245-4664
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 245-4664
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #1111.
Matagorda School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 Wightman St
Matagorda, TX 77457
(979) 863-7693
Matagorda, TX 77457
(979) 863-7693
Grades: PK-8
| 101 students
Rank: #1212.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 5th St
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2911
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2911
Grades: PK-2
| 356 students
Rank: #1313.
Palacios High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Shark Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2571
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2571
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #1414.
Tenie Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 5th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1400
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1400
Grades: 3-5
| 746 students
Rank: #1515.
Bay City High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 7th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1000
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 969 students
Rank: #1616.
Bay City J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1507 Sycamore
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #1717.
Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2509 8th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1300
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1300
Grades: PK-K
| 446 students
Rank: #1818.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Whitson St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1500
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1500
Grades: 1-2
| 534 students
Matagorda County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2417 16th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Grades: 4-5
| 244 students
Matagorda County Alter Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2001 Kilowatt Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(361) 972-5491
Bay City, TX 77414
(361) 972-5491
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Matagorda County Alter Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Hwy 35 And F M 1095
Elmaton, TX 77440
(361) 588-6810
Elmaton, TX 77440
(361) 588-6810
Grades: 7
| 1 students
Matagorda County J J A E P High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2001 Kilowatt Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 244-5820
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 244-5820
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
4100 Hiram Brandon Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5591
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5591
Grades: 4-5
| 306 students
Palacios Marine Ed Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
102 Marine Ctr Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-3774
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-3774
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
520 7th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Matagorda County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Matagorda County, TX include Markham Elementary School, Van Vleck Elementary School and Tidehaven Int.
How many public schools are located in Matagorda County, TX?
18 public schools are located in Matagorda County, TX.
What percentage of students in Matagorda County, TX go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Matagorda County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Matagorda County, TX?
Matagorda County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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