For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,905 students in Cuero, TX (there are , serving 98 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Cuero, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cuero, TX are Cuero J High School, Hunt Elementary School and Cuero High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cuero, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cuero have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cuero, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cuero J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 Junior High Dr
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Industrial Blvd
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: 2-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Cuero High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 E Broadway
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
611 E Prairie
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: PK-1 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Cuero, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
G O A L S Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
301 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 293-3221
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 293-3221
Gr: K | 1 student
Learning Connections (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
303 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-9408
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-9408
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cuero, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Cuero, TX include Cuero J High School, Hunt Elementary School and Cuero High School.
How many public schools are located in Cuero?
4 public schools are located in Cuero.
What percentage of students in Cuero go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Cuero are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cuero?
Cuero public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.
Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.