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Best Gonzales County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,672 students in Gonzales County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Gonzales County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gonzales County, TX are Rancho Sienna Elementary School, Nixon Smiley Elementary School and Nixon-smiley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gonzales County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Gonzales County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rancho Sienna Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
751 Bonnet Blvd
Gonzales, TX 78629
(512) 260-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Nixon Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Anglin St
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Nixon-smiley Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: 5-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Nixon-smiley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Gonzales North Avenue
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1032 St Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-1467
Gr: 3-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Gonzales J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
426 N College St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-8641
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Waelder School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Us Hwy 90 W
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 239-5602
Gr: PK-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13326 N Hwy 183
Gonzales, TX 78629
(210) 638-5300
Gr: K-11 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Gonzales High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 N Sarah Dewitt Dr
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-7535
Gr: 9-12 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Gonzales Elementary School
1600 St Andrews St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-2826
Gr: K-2 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Gonzales Pri Academy
222 St Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9551
Gr: PK | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: 4-10 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Pace
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: 10 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Gonzales County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Gonzales County, TX include Rancho Sienna Elementary School, Nixon Smiley Elementary School and Nixon-smiley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gonzales County?
14 public schools are located in Gonzales County.
What percentage of students in Gonzales County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Gonzales County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales County?
Gonzales County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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