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Best Santa Rosa Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 874 students in Santa Rosa, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Rosa, TX are Elma E Barrera Elementary School, Jo Nelson Middle School and Santa Rosa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Rosa, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Santa Rosa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Santa Rosa, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elma E Barrera Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 107
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9870
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Jo Nelson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
102 S Main
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9850
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Santa Rosa High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Jesus R Cruz St
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Santa Rosa, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Rosa, TX include Elma E Barrera Elementary School, Jo Nelson Middle School and Santa Rosa High School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Rosa?
3 public schools are located in Santa Rosa.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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