5.9public avg / 10

Best Schools in Kingsville, Texas

11 schools in the directory · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 9

Private: 2

Districts: 3

Comparable public avg (9): 5.9/10

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Elementary · Ricardo ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Elementary · Santa Gertrudis ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Middle · Ricardo ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Kingsville are Ricardo EL (8.1/10), Santa Gertrudis School (7.7/10), and Ricardo Middle (7.4/10), among 9 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

9 public · 2 private

Avg Score

5.9

9 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

9 public · 2 private

Avg Score

5.9

9 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Harrel EL

Rates 6.9/10 despite 94% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 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 Kingsville public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Ricardo Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +14.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kingsville public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Kingsville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (9 rated schools; 11 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Ricardo EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	87th
2	Santa Gertrudis School	7.7 / 10	Elementary	-0.2	79th
3	Ricardo Middle	7.4 / 10	Middle	+0.7	73th
4	Santa Gertrudis Academy H S	7.2 / 10	High	-0.5	67th
5	Harrel EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+2.6	60th
6	Perez EL	4.3 / 10	Elementary	-0.6	9th
7	Harvey EL	4.2 / 10	Elementary	-0.4	8th
8	Gillett Middle	3.9 / 10	Middle	-0.8	5th
9	H M King H S	3.0 / 10	High	-2.3	1th

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About Schools in Kingsville, Texas

Kingsville, Texas is home to 11 schools, including 9 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

The 9 public schools in this comparison average 5.9 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 Ricardo EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.

Kingsville is served by 3 school districts: KINGSVILLE ISD, RICARDO ISD, SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD. These districts collectively serve 4,069 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.

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Elementary Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ricardo EL 376 students · Pre-K–4th	376	Pre-K–4th	8.1
2	Santa Gertrudis School 426 students · Pre-K–8th	426	Pre-K–8th	7.7
3	Harrel EL 310 students · Pre-K–5th	310	Pre-K–5th	6.9
4	Perez EL 377 students · Pre-K–5th	377	Pre-K–5th	4.3
5	Harvey EL 524 students · Pre-K–5th	524	Pre-K–5th	4.2
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Epiphany Montessori SchoolPrivate 9 students · Pre-K–3rd	9	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ricardo Middle 281 students · 5th–8th	281	5th–8th	7.4
2	Gillett Middle 459 students · 6th–8th	459	6th–8th	3.9

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Santa Gertrudis Academy H S 383 students · 9th–12th	383	9th–12th	7.2
2	H M King H S 933 students · 9th–12th	933	9th–12th	3.0
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Presbyterian Pan American SchoolPrivate 63 students · 9th–12th	63	9th–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Kingsville

Kingsville, Texas · 11 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 6
Middle: 2
High: 3

Resources

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School Districts (3)

KINGSVILLE ISD

5 schools · 2,603 students

RICARDO ISD

2 schools · 657 students

SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD

2 schools · 809 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Kingsville, Texas

How many schools are in Kingsville, Texas?

Kingsville has 11 schools, including 9 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Kingsville, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 9 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Kingsville is 5.9 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 Kingsville, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Kingsville on MySchoolScout is Ricardo EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Kingsville, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Kingsville on MySchoolScout is Ricardo EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Kingsville, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Kingsville on MySchoolScout is Ricardo Middle with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What is the best high school in Kingsville, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Kingsville on MySchoolScout is Santa Gertrudis Academy H S with a composite score of 7.2/10.

How many school districts serve Kingsville, Texas?

Kingsville is served by 3 school districts: Kingsville ISD, Ricardo ISD, Santa Gertrudis ISD.

Are there private schools in Kingsville, Texas?

Yes, Kingsville has 2 private schools alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is Presbyterian Pan American School with a score of 6.5/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Kingsville, Texas?

Among 9 public schools in Kingsville that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Kingsville, 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.