For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,238 students in Port Lavaca, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Port Lavaca, TX are Harrison/jefferson/madison Elementary School, Jackson/roosevelt Elementary School and Travis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Lavaca, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Port Lavaca have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Port Lavaca, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison/jefferson/madison Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 N Commerce St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-5253
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-5253
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Jackson/roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1512 Jackson St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3317
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3317
Gr: PK-5 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Travis Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Nueces St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3784
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3784
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Port Lavaca, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Port Lavaca, TX include Harrison/jefferson/madison Elementary School, Jackson/roosevelt Elementary School and Travis Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Port Lavaca?
3 public elementary schools are located in Port Lavaca.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Lavaca?
Port Lavaca 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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