Best Schools in Del Rio, Texas
19 schools in the directory · 11 Elementary · 3 Middle · 4 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Del Rio by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle
Middle · Heritage Academy. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Dr Lonnie Green JR EL
Elementary · San Felipe-Del Rio CISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Heritage Academy of Del Rio
High · Heritage Academy. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Del Rio are Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle (9.2/10), Dr Lonnie Green JR EL (7.4/10), and Heritage Academy of Del Rio (6.8/10), among 15 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.
Schools
19
16 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.0
15 public schools · out of 10
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
19
16 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.0
15 public schools · out of 10
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 9.2/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Del Rio public schools in the current comparison.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Del Rio public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Del Rio
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 15 rated schools; 19 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Dr Lonnie Green JR EL | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Heritage Academy of Del Rio | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Buena Vista EL | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Del Rio Early College H S | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Dr Fermin Calderon EL | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Garfield EL | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | San Felipe Memorial Middle | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Del Rio Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Lamar EL | 5.3 / 10 |
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About Schools in Del Rio, Texas
Del Rio, Texas is home to 19 schools, including 16 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
The 15 public schools in this comparison average 6.0 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle with a composite score of 9.2/10.
Del Rio is served by 2 school districts: HERITAGE ACADEMY, SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD. These districts collectively serve 10,481 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 605 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 2 | 529 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 | ||
| 3 | 627 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 4 | 665 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.1 | ||
| 5 | 546 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 | ||
| 6 | 155 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.2 | ||
| 7 | 572 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.0 | ||
| 8 | 582 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.1 | ||
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate 142 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 129 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 222 students · 5th–8th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 687 students · 6th–6th | 5.9 |
| 3 | 1,414 students · 7th–8th | 5.7 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 183 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 |
| 2 | 466 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
| 3 | 102 students · 8th–12th | 5.2 |
| 4 | 2,491 students · 9th–12th | 4.3 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 466 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.1 |
Schools in Del Rio
Del Rio, Texas · 19 schools
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 11
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 4
- Other
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Del Rio, Texas
How many schools are in Del Rio, Texas?
Del Rio has 19 schools, including 16 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Del Rio, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 15 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Del Rio is 6.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Del Rio, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Del Rio on MySchoolScout is Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Del Rio, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Del Rio on MySchoolScout is Dr Lonnie Green JR EL with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Del Rio, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Del Rio on MySchoolScout is Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best high school in Del Rio, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Del Rio on MySchoolScout is Heritage Academy of Del Rio with a composite score of 6.8/10.
How many school districts serve Del Rio, Texas?
Del Rio is served by 2 school districts: Heritage Academy, San Felipe-Del Rio CISD.
Are there private schools in Del Rio, Texas?
Yes, Del Rio has 3 private schools alongside 16 public schools. The top-rated private school is Sacred Heart Catholic School with a score of 5.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Del Rio, Texas?
Among 15 public schools in Del Rio that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 17.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Del Rio, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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