For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,276 students in Penitas, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Penitas, TX are John F Kennedy Elementary School, William J Clinton Elementary School and Corina Pena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penitas, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Penitas have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Penitas, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 N Diamond Ave
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2330
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2330
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #22.
William J Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39202 Mile 7 Rd
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2740
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #33.
Corina Pena Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Liberty Blvd
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2750
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #44.
Dr Javier Saenz Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
39200 Mile 7 Rd
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2830
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2830
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Penitas, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Penitas, TX include John F Kennedy Elementary School, William J Clinton Elementary School and Corina Pena Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Penitas?
4 public elementary schools are located in Penitas.
What is the racial composition of students in Penitas?
Penitas public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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