For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,473 students in Bay City, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 98 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Bay City, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bay City, TX are Bay City J High School, Cherry Elementary School and Bay City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bay City, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bay City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bay City, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay City J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3010 Carey Smith Blvd
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2619 8th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1300
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1300
Gr: PK-K | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Bay City High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 7th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1100
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Tenie Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 5th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1400
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1400
Gr: 3-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Hiram Brandon Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1500
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1500
Gr: 1-2 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bay City, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Bay City, TX include Bay City J High School, Cherry Elementary School and Bay City High School.
How many public schools are located in Bay City?
5 public schools are located in Bay City.
What percentage of students in Bay City go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Bay City are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bay City?
Bay City public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bay City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bay City include: Tenie Holmes Elementary School vs. Roberts Elementary School, Roberts Elementary School vs. Tenie Holmes Elementary School, Cherry Elementary School vs. Tenie Holmes Elementary School
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