For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,397 students in Santa Fe, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 253 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Santa Fe, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Santa Fe, TX are William F Barnett Elementary School, Roy J Wollam Elementary School and Dan J Kubacak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Fe, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Santa Fe have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Santa Fe, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William F Barnett Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11818 Hwy 1764
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #22.
Roy J Wollam Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Ave S
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3404
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3404
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #33.
Dan J Kubacak Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4131 Warpath
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9604
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9604
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Fe J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4132 Warpath Ave
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9304
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9304
Grades: 6-8
| 1,012 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16000 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 927-3106
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 927-3106
Grades: 9-12
| 1,374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Alternative Program
Alternative School
13302 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
13304 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3526
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3526
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Santa Fe, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Coastal Alternative Program (Cap) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
13302 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Grades: 8-10
| 14 students
4133 Warpath Ave
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9704
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9704
Grades: 4
| 317 students
4135 Warpath Ave
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9404
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9404
Grades: 5-6
| 697 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Santa Fe, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Santa Fe, TX include William F Barnett Elementary School, Roy J Wollam Elementary School and Dan J Kubacak Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Fe?
7 public schools are located in Santa Fe.
What percentage of students in Santa Fe go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Santa Fe are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Santa Fe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Santa Fe include: William F Barnett Elementary School vs. Roy J Wollam Elementary School
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