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Best Duval County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,490 students in Duval County, TX.

The top-ranked public schools in Duval County, TX are Bernarda Jaime J High School, Norman M Thomas Elementary School and Ramirez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Duval County, TX public schools have an score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Duval County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Duval County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Bernarda Jaime J High School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
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609 W Labbe St
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3373

Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #22.

Norman M Thomas Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
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1404 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025

Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #33.

Ramirez Elementary School

(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 21-39%)
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10492 School St
Realitos, TX 78376
(361) 539-4343

Gr: PK-7 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #44.

Collins-parr Elementary School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
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600 S Reforma
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382

Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #55.

Benavides Elementary School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
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106 W School St
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3030

Gr: PK-5 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #66.

Lucy Aragon J High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
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615 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025

Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #77.

Freer High School

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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905 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025

Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #88.

Benavides Secondary

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
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1025 Eagle Dr
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3040

Gr: 6-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #99.

San Diego High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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235 S Hwy 359
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382

Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Duval County, TX?

The top-ranked public schools in Duval County, TX include Bernarda Jaime J High School, Norman M Thomas Elementary School and Ramirez Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Duval County?

10 public schools are located in Duval County.

What is the racial composition of students in Duval County?

Duval County public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).