Best Bee County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,165 students in Bee County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 187 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Bee County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bee County, TX are Pawnee El / J H/hs, Skidmore-tynan High School and Skidmore-tynan J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bee County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pawnee El / J H/hs
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6229 Fm 798
Pawnee, TX 78145
(361) 456-7256
Gr: PK-11 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Skidmore-tynan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
213 W Walton
Skidmore, TX 78389
(361) 287-3426
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Skidmore-tynan J High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 N 8th St
Skidmore, TX 78389
(361) 287-3426
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
R A Hall Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 W Huntington
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6060
Gr: 1-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Skidmore-tynan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
325 Bobcat Trail
Skidmore, TX 78389
(361) 287-3426
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Pettus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 N Bee St
Pettus, TX 78146
(361) 375-2296
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
St. Mary's Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 N Tyler St
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 358-5601
Gr: K-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Fadden-mckeown-chambliss Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 T J Pfeil
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6050
Gr: 1-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Pettus Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N May
Pettus, TX 78146
(361) 375-2296
Gr: 6-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Moreno J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N Minnesota St
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 358-6262
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
A C Jones High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1902 N Adams
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
2000 S Mussett St
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6040
Gr: PK-K | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bee County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Bee County, TX include Pawnee El / J H/hs, Skidmore-tynan High School and Skidmore-tynan J High School.
How many public schools are located in Bee County?
12 public schools are located in Bee County.
What percentage of students in Bee County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Bee County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bee County?
Bee County public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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