Public schools in Del Rio, TX
17 open public schools with an address in Del Rio, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,124
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of Del Rio public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Del Rio, TX: 6 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high, 1 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,124 students, an average of 633 per school. The largest campus is Del Rio H S (2,447 students), and the largest elementary school is Ceniza Hills El (629).
San Felipe-Del Rio CISD operates the most schools here (13), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 74% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Del Rio
Elementary schools in Del Rio
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista El San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | KG–05 | 515 | 18.4:1 | |
| Ceniza Hills El San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | KG–05 | 629 | 19.4:1 | |
| Dr Fermin Calderon El San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | KG–05 | 623 | 17.4:1 | |
| Dr Lonnie Green Jr El San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | KG–05 | 591 | 19.1:1 | |
| Lamar El San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | KG–05 | 547 | 18.3:1 | |
| Ruben Chavira El San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | KG–05 | 563 | 18.2:1 |
Middle schools in Del Rio
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio Middle San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | 06–08 | 1,347 | 18.3:1 | |
| Garfield Middle San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | 06–08 | 635 | 18.7:1 | |
| Heritage Academy of del Rio Middle Heritage Academy · Charter · Alternative School | 05–08 | 254 | 16.5:1 | |
| San Felipe Memorial Middle San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | 06–08 | 671 | 19.7:1 |
High schools in Del Rio
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blended Academy San Felipe-Del Rio CISD · Alternative School | 08–12 | 127 | 13.7:1 | |
| Del Rio Early College H S San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | 09–12 | 472 | 11.4:1 | |
| Del Rio H S San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | 09–12 | 2,447 | 21.3:1 | |
| Heritage Academy of del Rio Heritage Academy · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 191 | 14:1 | |
| Premier H S of del Rio Premier High Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 60 | 18:1 | |
| Texasworks - del Rio Texas Works · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Del Rio
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene C Cardwell El San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | PK–PK | 452 | 21.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.5%
- Hispanic94.2%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Del Rio schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,124 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Del Rio
How many public schools are in Del Rio, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Del Rio: 6 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 10,124 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Del Rio?
Schools with an address in Del Rio belong to 4 education agencies, led by San Felipe-Del Rio CISD (13 schools), Heritage Academy (2 schools), Premier High Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Del Rio?
Del Rio H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Del Rio, with 2,447 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Del Rio?
Yes. 4 of the 17 public schools in Del Rio are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Heritage Academy of del Rio, Heritage Academy of del Rio Middle, Premier H S of del Rio. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Del Rio schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Del Rio public schools is 18.3:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Del Rio guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities