Public schools in Gonzales, TX
6 open public schools with an address in Gonzales, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,590
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Gonzales public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Gonzales, TX: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,590 students, an average of 432 per school. The largest campus is Gonzales H S (751 students), and the largest elementary school is Gonzales North Avenue (565).
Gonzales ISD operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 17.7:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 73% 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 Gonzales
Elementary schools in Gonzales
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales El Gonzales ISD | KG–02 | 500 | 18.8:1 | |
| Gonzales North Avenue Gonzales ISD | 03–05 | 565 | 19.9:1 |
Middle schools in Gonzales
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales J H Gonzales ISD | 06–08 | 584 | 16.8:1 |
High schools in Gonzales
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales H S Gonzales ISD | 09–12 | 751 | 12.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Gonzales
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales Pri Academy Gonzales ISD | PK–PK | 157 | 18.5:1 | |
| Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy Inspire Academies · Charter · Alternative School | PK–12 | 33 | 9.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.5%
- Hispanic67.9%
- Black7.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Gonzales schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,590 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Gonzales
How many public schools are in Gonzales, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Gonzales: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 2,590 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Gonzales?
Schools with an address in Gonzales belong to 2 education agencies, led by Gonzales ISD (5 schools), Inspire Academies (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 Gonzales?
Gonzales H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Gonzales, with 751 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Gonzales?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Gonzales are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Gonzales schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Gonzales public schools is 17.7:1, 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 Gonzales 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