Best Castroville Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,572 students in Castroville, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Castroville, TX are Castroville Elementary School, Medina Valley Middle School and Ladera Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castroville, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Castroville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Castroville, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Castroville Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Madrid
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2117
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Medina Valley Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8395 Fm 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: 6-8 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Ladera Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14750 W Grosenbacher
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
6909 Silos View
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: PK-5 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Castroville, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Castroville, TX include Castroville Elementary School, Medina Valley Middle School and Ladera Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Castroville?
4 public elementary schools are located in Castroville.
What is the racial composition of students in Castroville?
Castroville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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