For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,857 students in Port Isabel, TX (there are , serving 59 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Port Isabel, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Port Isabel, TX are Derry Elementary School, Garriga Elementary School and Port Isabel J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Isabel, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Port Isabel have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Port Isabel, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Derry Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1702 2nd St
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0070
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0070
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Garriga Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Adams
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0080
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0080
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Port Isabel J High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17001 Hwy 100
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0060
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #44.
Port Isabel Early College High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18001 Hwy 100
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0030
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0030
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
101 Port Rd
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0011
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0011
Grades: 7-11
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Port Isabel, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Port Isabel, TX include Derry Elementary School, Garriga Elementary School and Port Isabel J High School.
How many public schools are located in Port Isabel?
5 public schools are located in Port Isabel.
What percentage of students in Port Isabel go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Port Isabel are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Port Isabel?
Port Isabel public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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