For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,310 students in Santa Fe, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 253 private students). 94% 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 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Santa Fe, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William F Barnett Elementary School
(Math: 61% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Roy J Wollam Elementary School
(Math: 55% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Dan J Kubacak Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4131 Warpath
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9604
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9604
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Santa Fe J High School
(Math: 37% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16000 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9600
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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
Gr: 9-10 | 4 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
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Santa Fe, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 8-11 | 4 students
4133 Warpath Ave
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9704
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9704
Gr: 4 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
4135 Warpath Ave
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9404
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9404
Gr: 5-6 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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?
94% 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (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, Roy J Wollam Elementary School vs. William F Barnett Elementary School
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