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Best Matagorda County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,973 students in Matagorda County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 98 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Matagorda County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Matagorda County, TX are Markham Elementary School, Blessing Elementary School and Tidehaven Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matagorda County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Matagorda County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Matagorda County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Markham Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
299 Ave I N
Markham, TX 77456
(979) 843-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Blessing Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
231 Fm 616
Blessing, TX 77419
(979) 843-4330
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Tidehaven Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 Fm 1095
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4320
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Tidehaven High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
205 Fm 1095
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4310
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Van Vleck Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
178 S 4th St
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 323-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Van Vleck Jr High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
133 S 4th St
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 245-6401
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Palacios Junior Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Sh 35 Business W
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2571
Gr: 6-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Van Vleck High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8980 Sh 35 N
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 245-4664
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Palacios Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2949 Sh 35 Business W
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2911
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Bay City J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3010 Carey Smith Blvd
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Matagorda Isd
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
717 Wightman St
Matagorda, TX 77457
(979) 863-7693
Gr: PK-11 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2619 8th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1300
Gr: PK-K | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Bay City High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 7th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Tenie Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 5th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1400
Gr: 3-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Hiram Brandon Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1500
Gr: 1-2 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Matagorda County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Matagorda County, TX include Markham Elementary School, Blessing Elementary School and Tidehaven Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Matagorda County?
16 public schools are located in Matagorda County.
What percentage of students in Matagorda County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Matagorda County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Matagorda County?
Matagorda County public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Matagorda County are often viewed compared to one another?

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