For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,127 students in Uvalde County, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 259 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Uvalde County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Uvalde County, TX are Knippa School, Sabinal Elementary School and Utopia School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Uvalde County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Uvalde County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Uvalde County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knippa School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Kessler St
Knippa, TX 78870
(830) 934-2177
Knippa, TX 78870
(830) 934-2177
Gr: PK-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Sabinal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 N Pickford
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2436
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2436
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Utopia School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
258 School St
Utopia, TX 78884
(830) 966-3339
Utopia, TX 78884
(830) 966-3339
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
537 E Oppenheimer St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 333-7002
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 333-7002
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Uvalde Dual Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 N Benson Rd
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-2988
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-2988
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Batesville School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
496 Garden St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 376-4221
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 376-4221
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Flores Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Getty St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-2976
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-2976
Gr: 5-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Morales J High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Studer St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-2980
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-2980
Gr: 7-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Sabinal Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 W Cullins
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Uvalde High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Coyote Trl
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-2950
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-2950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,242 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
600 N 4th St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-4933
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-4933
Gr: PK-2 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
601 Dean St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-4947
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-4947
Gr: 3-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Uvalde County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
224 W Benson Rd
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-2988
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-2988
Gr: 1-2 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
P O Box 1909
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 376-4221
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 376-4221
Gr: 5-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
601 Dean St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-4954
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-4954
Gr: 5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Cluster V Sp Education (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
900 N Pickford
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2341
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2341
Gr: 12
Excel Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2 Coyote Trl
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-4973
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-4973
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Gabriel Tafolla Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
400 North Getty
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 278-1297
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 278-1297
Gr: 7-12
715 Old Carrizo Rd
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-4947
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-4947
Gr: 2-4 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
P O Box 338
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
409 W Cullins
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Gr: 7-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1000 N Getty
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 278-6655
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 278-6655
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Uvalde County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Uvalde County, TX include Knippa School, Sabinal Elementary School and Utopia School.
How many public schools are located in Uvalde County?
13 public schools are located in Uvalde County.
What percentage of students in Uvalde County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Uvalde County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Uvalde County?
Uvalde County public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Uvalde County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Uvalde County include: Uvalde High School vs. Sabinal Secondary, Uvalde High School vs. Knippa School, Knippa School vs. Sabinal Elementary School
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