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Best Duval County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,847 students in Duval County, TX.

The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an score of 36% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Duval County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 97% 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 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.

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%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

How many public elementary schools are located in Duval County?

8 public elementary schools are located in Duval County.

What is the racial composition of students in Duval County?

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