For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 715 students in Karnes City, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Karnes City, TX are Karnes City J High School and Roger E Sides Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Karnes City, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Karnes City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Karnes City, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Karnes City J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 E Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6400
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Roger E Sides Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 N Esplanade St
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 2-5
| 289 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 E Mayfield
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: PK-1
| 196 students
Karnes City, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kcisd - Aep High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
404 N Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(512) 778-0421
Karnes City, TX 78118
(512) 778-0421
Grades: 6-12
| 2,666 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Karnes City, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Karnes City, TX include Karnes City J High School and Roger E Sides Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Karnes City?
3 public elementary schools are located in Karnes City.
What is the racial composition of students in Karnes City?
Karnes City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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