For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,254 students in Port Isabel, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Port Isabel, TX are Derry Elementary School, Garriga Elementary School and Port Isabel J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Isabel, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Port Isabel have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Port Isabel, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Derry Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1702 2nd St
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0070
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0070
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Garriga Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Adams
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0080
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0080
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Port Isabel J High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17001 Hwy 100
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0060
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Port Isabel, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Port Isabel, TX include Derry Elementary School, Garriga Elementary School and Port Isabel J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Port Isabel?
3 public elementary schools are located in Port Isabel.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Isabel?
Port Isabel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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