Public schools in Kingsville, TX
10 open public schools with an address in Kingsville, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,321
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Kingsville public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Kingsville, TX: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,321 students, an average of 432 per school. The largest campus is H M King H S (918 students), and the largest elementary school is Harvey El (486).
Kingsville ISD operates the most schools here (5), and 3 regular districts have at least one Kingsville campus, 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 15:1, similar to 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 71% 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 Kingsville
Elementary schools in Kingsville
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrel El Kingsville ISD | PK–05 | 311 | 14.8:1 | |
| Harvey El Kingsville ISD | PK–05 | 486 | 15.4:1 | |
| Jubilee Kingsville Jubilee Academies · Charter | PK–08 | 302 | 14.6:1 | |
| Perez El Kingsville ISD | PK–05 | 364 | 13.8:1 | |
| Ricardo El Ricardo ISD | PK–05 | 449 | 15.2:1 | |
| Santa Gertrudis School Santa Gertrudis ISD | PK–08 | 433 | 15.1:1 |
Middle schools in Kingsville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillett Middle Kingsville ISD | 06–08 | 455 | 13:1 | |
| Ricardo Middle Ricardo ISD | 06–08 | 210 | 14:1 |
High schools in Kingsville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H M King H S Kingsville ISD | 09–12 | 918 | 15.3:1 | |
| Santa Gertrudis Academy H S Santa Gertrudis ISD | 09–12 | 393 | 15.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.2%
- Hispanic85.9%
- Black1.8%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Kingsville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,321 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kingsville
How many public schools are in Kingsville, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Kingsville: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,321 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kingsville?
Schools with an address in Kingsville belong to 4 education agencies, led by Kingsville ISD (5 schools), Ricardo ISD (2 schools), Santa Gertrudis ISD (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Kingsville?
H M King H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kingsville, with 918 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kingsville?
Yes. 1 of the 10 public schools in Kingsville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Jubilee Kingsville. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kingsville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kingsville public schools is 15:1, similar to 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 Kingsville 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