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Best Matagorda County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,870 students in Matagorda County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Matagorda County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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 elementary schools in Matagorda County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Matagorda County, TX include Markham Elementary School, Blessing Elementary School and Tidehaven Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Matagorda County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Matagorda County.
What is the racial composition of students in Matagorda County?
Matagorda County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% 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 Matagorda County are often viewed compared to one another?

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