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Best La Salle County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,143 students in La Salle County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in La Salle County, TX are Frank Newman Middle School, Ramirez-burks Elementary School and Encinal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Salle County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in La Salle County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in La Salle County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frank Newman Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
608 Carrizo St
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2224
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Ramirez-burks Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
618 N Baylor
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2511
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
503 Encinal Blvd
Cotulla, TX 78014
(956) 948-5324
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Cotulla High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 N Main St
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2374
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in La Salle County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in La Salle County, TX include Frank Newman Middle School, Ramirez-burks Elementary School and Encinal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Salle County?
4 public schools are located in La Salle County.
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle County?
La Salle County public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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