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Best Public Elementary Schools in San Patricio County (2026)
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Best San Patricio County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 9,980 students in San Patricio County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Patricio County, TX are East Cliff Elementary School, Clark Elementary School and Andrews Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Patricio County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Patricio County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in San Patricio County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Cliff Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1140 Broadway
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4255
Gr: 1-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2250 Memorial Pkwy
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4045
Gr: 1-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4015 Moore Ave
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4048
Gr: 1-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Gregory-portland Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4200 Wildcat Dr
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4042
Gr: 6-8 | 1,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
315 S Duval
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-4106
Gr: PK-2 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Gilbert J Mircovich Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2720 Big Oak Ln
Ingleside, TX 78362
(361) 776-1683
Gr: 3-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
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 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Mathis Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 E San Patricio Ave
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-2472
Gr: 3-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
308 N Gregory Ave
Gregory, TX 78359
(361) 777-4252
Gr: 1-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Mathis Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1627 E San Patricio Ave
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-2381
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Odem Intermediate School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Owl Square
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Gr: 3-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Woodroe Petty Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Peach Streeet
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
A C Blunt Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2103 Demory Ln
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-2711
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Odem J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Owl Square
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
Charlie Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Mcmullen Ln
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-3455
Gr: 3-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1717.
Ricardo L Trevino J High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Gregory St
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
H T Faulk Elementary School
902 W Nelson St
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-3141
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Ingleside Primary
2100 Achievement Blvd
Ingleside, TX 78362
(361) 776-3060
Gr: PK-2 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Leon Taylor Middle School
2739 Mustang Dr
Ingleside, TX 78362
(361) 776-2232
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Odem Elementary School
1 Owl Square
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Gr: PK-2 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Welder Elementary School
901 Hamilton St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6600
Gr: PK-2 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in San Patricio County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Patricio County, TX include East Cliff Elementary School, Clark Elementary School and Andrews Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Patricio County?
23 public elementary schools are located in San Patricio County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Patricio County?
San Patricio County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Patricio County are often viewed compared to one another?

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