For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 574 students in Yorktown, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Yorktown, TX are Yorktown Elementary School, Yorktown J High School and Yorktown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yorktown, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Yorktown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yorktown, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yorktown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 W 4th
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Yorktown J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 W 4th
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Yorktown High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
417 W 4th St
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Yorktown, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Yorktown, TX include Yorktown Elementary School, Yorktown J High School and Yorktown High School.
How many public schools are located in Yorktown?
3 public schools are located in Yorktown.
What is the racial composition of students in Yorktown?
Yorktown public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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