Best Sinton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,023 students in Sinton, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Sinton, TX are Sinton Elementary School, E Merle Smith Middle School and Sinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sinton, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sinton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sinton, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sinton Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 S Bowie Ave
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6900
Gr: 3-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
E Merle Smith Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 S San Patricio Ave
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Sinton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Pirate Blvd
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6650
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
107 W 5th St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-9508
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
901 Hamilton St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6600
Gr: PK-2 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sinton, Texas

Sinton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alter Ed Prog (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
800 E Sinton St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6814
Gr: K-12 | 6 students
800 S San Patricio
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6890
Gr: 5-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sinton, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Sinton, TX include Sinton Elementary School, E Merle Smith Middle School and Sinton High School.
How many public schools are located in Sinton?
5 public schools are located in Sinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Sinton?
Sinton public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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