Best Gonzales Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,360 students in Gonzales, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Gonzales, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gonzales, TX are Rancho Sienna Elementary School, Gonzales North Avenue and Gonzales J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gonzales have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Gonzales, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rancho Sienna Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
751 Bonnet Blvd
Gonzales, TX 78629
(512) 260-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Gonzales North Avenue
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1032 St Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-1467
Gr: 3-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Gonzales J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
426 N College St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-8641
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13326 N Hwy 183
Gonzales, TX 78629
(210) 638-5300
Gr: K-11 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Gonzales High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 N Sarah Dewitt Dr
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-7535
Gr: 9-12 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
1600 St Andrews St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-2826
Gr: K-2 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Gonzales Pri Academy
222 St Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9551
Gr: PK | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Gonzales, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Gonzales, TX include Rancho Sienna Elementary School, Gonzales North Avenue and Gonzales J High School.
How many public schools are located in Gonzales?
7 public schools are located in Gonzales.
What percentage of students in Gonzales go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Gonzales are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales?
Gonzales public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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