For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,265 students in Palacios, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Palacios, TX are Palacios Junior Senior High School and Palacios Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palacios, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Palacios have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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 Palacios, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palacios Junior Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Sh 35 Business W
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2571
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2571
Gr: 6-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Palacios Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2949 Sh 35 Business W
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2911
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2911
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Palacios, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Shark Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2417
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2417
Gr: 6-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Palacios Marine Ed Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
102 Marine Ctr Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-3774
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-3774
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Palacios, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Palacios, TX include Palacios Junior Senior High School and Palacios Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Palacios?
2 public elementary schools are located in Palacios.
What is the racial composition of students in Palacios?
Palacios public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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