Public schools in Rio Grande City, TX
17 open public schools with an address in Rio Grande City, operated by 3 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
10,392
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
2
9 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Rio Grande City public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Rio Grande City, TX: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,392 students, an average of 650 per school. The largest campus is Rio Grande City H S (1,670 students), and the largest elementary school is IDEA Rio Grande City Academy (717).
Rio Grande City Grulla ISD operates the most schools here (13), and 2 regular districts have at least one Rio Grande City 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 14.1:1, 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 2 charter schools, 9 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 95% 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 Rio Grande City
Elementary schools in Rio Grande City
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberto and Celia Barrera El Rio Grande City Grulla ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 420 | 13.8:1 | |
| Alto Bonito El Rio Grande City Grulla ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 588 | 17.4:1 | |
| Delia Gonzalez Garcia El Roma ISD | PK–05 | 487 | 13.4:1 | |
| Dr Mario E Ramirez El Rio Grande City Grulla ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 493 | 14.4:1 | |
| General Ricardo Sanchez El Rio Grande City Grulla ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 712 | 17.4:1 | |
| IDEA Rio Grande City Academy IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 717 | 21.2:1 | |
| John & Olive Hinojosa El Rio Grande City Grulla ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 441 | 14.4:1 | |
| Ringgold El Rio Grande City Grulla ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 482 | 16.4:1 | |
| Roque Guerra Jr El Rio Grande City Grulla ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 604 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Rio Grande City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramiro Barrera Middle Roma ISD | 06–08 | 564 | 10.5:1 | |
| Ringgold Middle Rio Grande City Grulla ISD · Magnet | 06–08 | 639 | 10.9:1 | |
| Veterans Middle Rio Grande City Grulla ISD · Magnet | 06–08 | 734 | 12.9:1 |
High schools in Rio Grande City
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grulla H S Rio Grande City Grulla ISD | 09–12 | 716 | 13.3:1 | |
| IDEA Rio Grande City College Preparatory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | 06–12 | 695 | 15.5:1 | |
| Preparatory for Early College H S Rio Grande City Grulla ISD | 09–12 | 430 | 12.4:1 | |
| Rio Grande City H S Rio Grande City Grulla ISD | 09–12 | 1,670 | 13.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Rio Grande City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lead Center Rio Grande City Grulla ISD · Alternative School | 09–11 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic99.1%
- Black0%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Rio Grande City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,392 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rio Grande City
How many public schools are in Rio Grande City, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Rio Grande City: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 10,392 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rio Grande City?
Schools with an address in Rio Grande City belong to 3 education agencies, led by Rio Grande City Grulla ISD (13 schools), IDEA Public Schools (2 schools), Roma 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 Rio Grande City?
Rio Grande City H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rio Grande City, with 1,670 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rio Grande City?
Yes. 2 of the 17 public schools in Rio Grande City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including IDEA Rio Grande City Academy, IDEA Rio Grande City College Preparatory. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rio Grande City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rio Grande City public schools is 14.1:1, 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 Rio Grande City 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