For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,430 students in Jim Wells County, TX (there are , serving 138 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Jim Wells County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Jim Wells County, TX are Orange Grove Elementary School, Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Elementary School and Orange Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jim Wells County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Jim Wells County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jim Wells County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Eugenia
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-9358
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-9358
Gr: 3-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Whitney Dr
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9568
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9568
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Orange Grove High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 S Reynolds
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2330
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Orange Grove J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Theil St
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2323
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2323
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Schallert Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Jim Wells St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6361
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6361
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Saenz Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Johnson St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Premont Ernest H Singleton Early College Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
608 S Dolores St
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Dubose Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Cameron St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
172 Badger Ln
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9822
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9822
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 E Third St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2055
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2055
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Noonan Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Third St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7591
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7591
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Premont Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Elaine St
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Gr: 6-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Alice High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Coyote Trl
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-0126
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-0126
Gr: 9-12 | 1,362 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
205 Dahme Ave
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2316
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2316
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
439 S W 4th
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Gr: K-1 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Jim Wells County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Whitney Dr
Ben Bolt, TX 78342
(361) 664-9568
Ben Bolt, TX 78342
(361) 664-9568
Gr: 4-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1000 N Cameron
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Gr: 5-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3051 Old Kingsville Rd
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
3051 Old Kingsville Rd
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2050
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2050
Gr: PK-4 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1400 Morningside
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Gr: K-4 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
800 S Johnson St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Gr: PK-4 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
900 W Third St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2080
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2080
Gr: 5-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
501 Cactus
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2040
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2040
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Minority enrollment: 95%
500 So Eugenia St
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-9398
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-9398
Gr: 2-3 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
608 Wrangler Trl
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1028 Pierce St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6263
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6263
Gr: PK-4 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jim Wells County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Jim Wells County, TX include Orange Grove Elementary School, Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Elementary School and Orange Grove High School.
How many public schools are located in Jim Wells County?
15 public schools are located in Jim Wells County.
What percentage of students in Jim Wells County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Jim Wells County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jim Wells County?
Jim Wells County public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jim Wells County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jim Wells County include: Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School vs. Alice High School, Alice High School vs. Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School, Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School vs. Orange Grove High School
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