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Best Refugio Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 656 students in Refugio, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Refugio, TX are Refugio High School, Refugio J High School and Refugio Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Refugio, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Refugio have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Refugio, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Refugio High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
212 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2344
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Refugio J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
410 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Refugio Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Crockett St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-4844
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Refugio, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Refugio, TX include Refugio High School, Refugio J High School and Refugio Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Refugio?
3 public schools are located in Refugio.
What is the racial composition of students in Refugio?
Refugio public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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