For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,546 students in Kleberg County, TX (there are , serving 153 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Kleberg County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Kleberg County, TX are Santa Gertrudis School, Ricardo Elementary School and Santa Gertrudis Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kleberg County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kleberg County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kleberg County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Gertrudis School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 Santa Rosa
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 384-5046
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 384-5046
Grades: PK-8
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Ricardo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1055 W Santa Gertrudis
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 384-5041
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 384-5041
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
Ricardo Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Grades: 5-8
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
Kaufer High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 Seahawk Dr
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #66.
Nanny Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Seahawk Dr
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #77.
Harrel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 W Johnston
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-9305
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-9305
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #88.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 E Ailsie
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-8511
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-8511
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #99.
Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 E Kenedy Ave
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-4327
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-4327
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1010.
Gillett Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1007 N 17th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8200
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Rank: #1111.
H M King High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2210 S Brahma Blvd
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8600
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 933 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 Seahawk Dr
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
Kleberg County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Homebound (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
207 N 3rd
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-3387
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-3387
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
K E Y S Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
400 W Corral
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-9185
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
900 N 6th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-2615
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-2615
Grades: PK-4
| 214 students
L A S E R Expulsion/suspension (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
416 W King
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Grades: 5-11
| 26 students
631 East Fordyce Ave
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-5246
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-5246
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
P O Box 871
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-6454
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-6454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
915 S Armstrong St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8675
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8675
Grades: 7-8
| 411 students
Night School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
101 N 3rd St
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Pogue Options Alternative Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
631 E Fordyce
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8670
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8670
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kleberg County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Kleberg County, TX include Santa Gertrudis School, Ricardo Elementary School and Santa Gertrudis Academy High School.
How many public schools are located in Kleberg County?
12 public schools are located in Kleberg County.
What percentage of students in Kleberg County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Kleberg County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kleberg County?
Kleberg County public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kleberg County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kleberg County include: Santa Gertrudis Academy High School vs. H M King High School, H M King High School vs. Santa Gertrudis Academy High School, Harvey Elementary School vs. Perez Elementary School
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