For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,051 students in Uvalde County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Uvalde County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Uvalde County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knippa School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Kessler St
Knippa, TX 78870
(830) 934-2177
Knippa, TX 78870
(830) 934-2177
Gr: PK-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Sabinal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 N Pickford
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2436
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2436
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Utopia School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
258 School St
Utopia, TX 78884
(830) 966-3339
Utopia, TX 78884
(830) 966-3339
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Uvalde Dual Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 N Benson Rd
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-2988
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-2988
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Batesville School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
496 Garden St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 376-4221
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 376-4221
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Flores Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Getty St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-2976
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-2976
Gr: 5-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
600 N 4th St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-4933
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-4933
Gr: PK-2 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
601 Dean St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-4947
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-4947
Gr: 3-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Uvalde County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
224 W Benson Rd
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-2988
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-2988
Gr: 1-2 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
P O Box 1909
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 376-4221
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 376-4221
Gr: 5-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
601 Dean St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-4954
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-4954
Gr: 5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Cluster V Sp Education (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
900 N Pickford
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2341
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2341
Gr: 12
Excel Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2 Coyote Trl
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-4973
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-4973
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Gabriel Tafolla Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
400 North Getty
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 278-1297
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 278-1297
Gr: 7-12
715 Old Carrizo Rd
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-4947
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 591-4947
Gr: 2-4 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
P O Box 338
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
409 W Cullins
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Gr: 7-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1000 N Getty
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 278-6655
Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 278-6655
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Uvalde County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Uvalde County, TX include Knippa School, Sabinal Elementary School and Utopia School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Uvalde County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Uvalde County.
What is the racial composition of students in Uvalde County?
Uvalde County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Uvalde County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Uvalde County include: Sabinal Elementary School vs. Knippa School, Knippa School vs. Sabinal Elementary School
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