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Best Medina County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 7,277 students in Medina County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Medina County, TX are D'hanis School, Lacoste Elementary School and Castroville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Medina 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 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Medina County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Medina County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D'hanis School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6751 Cr 5216
D Hanis, TX 78850
(830) 364-4020
Gr: PK-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Lacoste Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16069 Uvalde St
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 931-2243
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Castroville Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Madrid
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2117
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Medina Valley Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8395 Fm 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: 6-8 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Ladera Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14750 W Grosenbacher
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Devine Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 Atkins Ave
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0495
Gr: 3-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Devine Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Cardinal
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0695
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Mcdowell Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 27th St S
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-2261
Gr: 6-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Newell E Woolls Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2802 Ave Q
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7666
Gr: 3-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Natalia Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
408 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Gr: 2-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Natalia J High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4027
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
John J Ciavarra Elementary School
112 Bentsen Dr
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0395
Gr: PK-2 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Meyer Elementary School
2502 Ave Q
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-3161
Gr: PK-2 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Natalia Early Child Center
408 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Gr: PK-1 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Silos Elementary School
6909 Silos View
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: PK-5 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Medina County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Medina County, TX include D'hanis School, Lacoste Elementary School and Castroville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Medina County?
14 public elementary schools are located in Medina County.
What is the racial composition of students in Medina County?
Medina County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% 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 Medina County are often viewed compared to one another?

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