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Best Uvalde County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,127 students in Uvalde County, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 246 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Uvalde County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Uvalde County, TX are Knippa School, Sabinal Elementary School and Utopia School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Uvalde County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Uvalde County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Uvalde County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knippa School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Kessler St
Knippa, TX 78870
(830) 934-2177
Gr: PK-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Sabinal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 N Pickford
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2436
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Utopia School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
258 School St
Utopia, TX 78884
(830) 333-9989
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
537 E Oppenheimer St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 333-7002
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Uvalde Dual Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
224 N Benson Rd
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-2988
Gr: PK-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Batesville School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
496 Garden St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 376-4221
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Uvalde El At Flores Campus
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 N Getty St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-2976
Gr: 3-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Morales J High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Studer St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-2980
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Sabinal Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
409 W Cullins
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Gr: 7-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Uvalde High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
# 1 Coyote Trl
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-2950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Dalton Elementary School
600 N 4th St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-4933
Gr: PK-2 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Elementary School
820 E Leona St
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 278-6655
Rank: n/an/a
Ucisd Restorative Center
Alternative School
601 Dean St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 278-6655
Gr: 4-11 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Uvalde County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Uvalde County, TX include Knippa School, Sabinal Elementary School and Utopia School.
How many public schools are located in Uvalde County?
13 public schools are located in Uvalde County.
What percentage of students in Uvalde County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Uvalde County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Uvalde County?
Uvalde County public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Uvalde County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Uvalde County include: Knippa School vs. Sabinal Secondary

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