6.4public avg / 10

Best Schools in San Marcos, Texas

22 schools in the directory · 12 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High · 5 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 16

Private: 6

Districts: 5

Comparable public avg (14): 6.4/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in San Marcos are Hernandez EL (8.8/10), Mendez EL (8.8/10), and Crockett EL (8.3/10), among 14 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

16 public · 6 private

Avg Score

6.4

14 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

16 public · 6 private

Avg Score

6.4

14 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Hernandez EL

Rates 8.8/10 despite 67% 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 San Marcos public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Ki Charter Academy

STAAR proficiency rose +18.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among San Marcos public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in San Marcos

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 14 rated schools; 22 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Hernandez EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+2.6	96th
2	Mendez EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	96th
3	Crockett EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	91th
4	Rodriguez EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	86th
5	Dezavala EL	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	77th
6	Travis EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	-0.3	70th
7	Miller Middle	7.0 / 10	Middle	+0.6	62th
8	Blanco Vista EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	62th
9	Goodnight Middle	6.5 / 10	Middle	-0.6	50th
10	Bowie EL	5.0 / 10	Elementary	-1.7	18th

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About Schools in San Marcos, Texas

San Marcos, Texas is home to 22 schools, including 16 public schools and 6 private schools. The city's schools span 12 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

The 14 public schools in this comparison average 6.4 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 Hernandez EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.

San Marcos is served by 5 school districts. These districts collectively serve 32,990 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

12 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Hernandez EL 531 students · Kindergarten–5th	531	Kindergarten–5th	8.8
2	Mendez EL 540 students · Kindergarten–5th	540	Kindergarten–5th	8.8
3	Crockett EL 487 students · Kindergarten–5th	487	Kindergarten–5th	8.3
4	Rodriguez EL 436 students · Kindergarten–5th	436	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
5	Dezavala EL 591 students · Kindergarten–5th	591	Kindergarten–5th	7.6
6	Travis EL 470 students · Kindergarten–5th	470	Kindergarten–5th	7.3
7	Blanco Vista EL 718 students · Pre-K–5th	718	Pre-K–5th	6.9
8	Bowie EL 577 students · Kindergarten–5th	577	Kindergarten–5th	5.0
9	Texas Preparatory School 61 students · Kindergarten–6th	61	Kindergarten–6th	3.7
10	Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus 37 students · Kindergarten–6th	37	Kindergarten–6th	2.4

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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.

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Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Miller Middle 908 students · 6th–8th	908	6th–8th	7.0
2	Goodnight Middle 867 students · 6th–8th	867	6th–8th	6.5

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	San Marcos H S 2,494 students · 9th–12th	2,494	9th–12th	4.7
2	Hays Inspire Academy 28 students · 7th–12th	28	7th–12th	—
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Southwest Texas High SchoolPrivate 101 students · 8th–12th	101	8th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bonham Pre-K School 410 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	410	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.5
2	Ki Charter Academy 194 students · 2nd–12th	194	2nd–12th	4.9
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	San Marcos Baptist AcademyPrivate 318 students · Pre-K–12th	318	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	Hill Country Christian School of San MarcosPrivate 211 students · Pre-K–12th	211	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	Seventh Adventist JR AcademyPrivate 47 students · Pre-K–10th	47	Pre-K–10th	Not Rated

Schools in San Marcos

San Marcos, Texas · 22 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 12
Middle: 2
High: 3
Other: 5

Resources

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School Districts (5)

HAYS CISD

26 schools · 23,313 students

INSPIRE ACADEMIES

7 schools · 811 students

TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

2 schools · 98 students

KI CHARTER

6 schools · 457 students

SAN MARCOS CISD

11 schools · 8,311 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in San Marcos, Texas

How many schools are in San Marcos, Texas?

San Marcos has 22 schools, including 16 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in San Marcos, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 14 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in San Marcos is 6.4 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 San Marcos, Texas?

The top-ranked school in San Marcos on MySchoolScout is Hernandez EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in San Marcos, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in San Marcos on MySchoolScout is Hernandez EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best middle school in San Marcos, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in San Marcos on MySchoolScout is Miller Middle with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What is the best high school in San Marcos, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in San Marcos on MySchoolScout is San Marcos H S with a composite score of 4.7/10.

How many school districts serve San Marcos, Texas?

San Marcos is served by 5 school districts: Hays CISD, Inspire Academies, Texas Preparatory School, Ki Charter, San Marcos CISD.

Are there private schools in San Marcos, Texas?

Yes, San Marcos has 6 private schools alongside 16 public schools. The top-rated private school is Southwest Texas High School with a score of 8.8/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in San Marcos, Texas?

Among 14 public schools in San Marcos that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 12.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in San Marcos, 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.