For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 948 students in Refugio County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Refugio County, TX are Austwell-tivoli Elementary School, Austwell-tivoli High School and Woodsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Refugio County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Refugio County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Refugio County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austwell-tivoli Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 Redfish St
Tivoli, TX 77990
(361) 286-3212
Tivoli, TX 77990
(361) 286-3212
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Austwell-tivoli High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 Redfish St
Tivoli, TX 77990
(361) 286-3582
Tivoli, TX 77990
(361) 286-3582
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Woodsboro High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 Kasten St
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(361) 543-4518
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(361) 543-4518
Gr: 6-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Woodsboro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
503 Myrtle St
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(361) 543-4518
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(361) 543-4518
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Refugio J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-5400
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Refugio Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Crockett St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-4844
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-4844
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Refugio County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Refugio County, TX include Austwell-tivoli Elementary School, Austwell-tivoli High School and Woodsboro High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Refugio County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Refugio County.
What is the racial composition of students in Refugio County?
Refugio County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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