For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 467 students in Refugio, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Refugio, TX are Refugio J High School and Refugio Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Refugio, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Refugio have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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 Refugio, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Refugio J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-5400
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #22.
Refugio Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Crockett St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-4844
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-4844
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Refugio, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2434
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2434
Grades: 5-8
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Refugio, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Refugio, TX include Refugio J High School and Refugio Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Refugio?
2 public elementary schools are located in Refugio.
What is the racial composition of students in Refugio?
Refugio public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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