For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 527 students in Port Aransas, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Port Aransas, TX are Port Aransas High School, Brundrett Middle School and Olsen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Aransas, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Port Aransas have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Port Aransas, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Aransas High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1206
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1206
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Brundrett Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1209
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1209
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Olsen Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1212
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1212
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Port Aransas, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nueces County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 Sta St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1200
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1200
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Port Aransas, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Port Aransas, TX include Port Aransas High School, Brundrett Middle School and Olsen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Port Aransas?
3 public schools are located in Port Aransas.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Aransas?
Port Aransas public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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