For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 790 students in La Salle County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Salle County, TX are Frank Newman Middle School, Ramirez-burks Elementary School and Encinal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Salle County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Salle County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 La Salle County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frank Newman Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 Carrizo St
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2224
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2224
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Ramirez-burks Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
618 N Baylor
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2511
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2511
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
503 Encinal Blvd
Cotulla, TX 78014
(956) 948-5324
Cotulla, TX 78014
(956) 948-5324
Grades: PK-5
| 75 students
La Salle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cotulla Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
104 N Leonard
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2618
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2618
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Cotulla Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
104 N Leonard
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2618
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2618
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in La Salle County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Salle County, TX include Frank Newman Middle School, Ramirez-burks Elementary School and Encinal Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Salle County?
3 public elementary schools are located in La Salle County.
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle County?
La Salle County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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