For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 585 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Port Aransas, TX (2026)
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 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 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 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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