Public schools in San Benito, TX
32 open public schools with an address in San Benito, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
32
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,867
32 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
3
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of San Benito public schools
The federal directory lists 32 public schools in San Benito, TX: 15 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high, 4 combined or other. The 32 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,867 students, an average of 402 per school. The largest campus is San Benito H S (2,057 students), and the largest elementary school is IDEA San Benito Academy (685).
San Benito CISD operates the most schools here (21), and 5 regular districts have at least one San Benito campus, plus 2 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 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 3 charter schools, 1 magnet school. 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 3 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 83% 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 San Benito
San Benito CISD
Public school district
21 schools in San Benito
Los Fresnos CISD
Public school district
5 schools in San Benito · 14 total
IDEA Public Schools
Independent charter agency
2 schools in San Benito · 127 total
Brownsville ISD
Public school district
1 school in San Benito · 52 total
Driscoll ISD
Public school district
1 school in San Benito · 7 total
South Texas ISD
Public school district
1 school in San Benito · 7 total
Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley
Independent charter agency
1 school in San Benito · 4 total
Elementary schools in San Benito
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Gerusa Leal El San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 351 | 13.7:1 | |
| Cash El San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 611 | 16.9:1 | |
| Downs Fine Arts Academy San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 426 | 13.8:1 | |
| Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 441 | 16:1 | |
| IDEA San Benito Academy IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 685 | 19:1 | |
| Judge Oscar de La Fuente El San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 271 | 13.6:1 | |
| La Encantada El San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 488 | 17.4:1 | |
| La Paloma El San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 474 | 16.5:1 | |
| Las Yescas El Los Fresnos CISD | PK–05 | 354 | 13.7:1 | |
| Laureles El Los Fresnos CISD | PK–05 | 516 | 14.7:1 | |
| Palmer-Laakso El Los Fresnos CISD | PK–05 | 582 | 15.4:1 | |
| Rangerville El San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 203 | 15.7:1 | |
| Raul Garza Jr STEAM Academy San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 437 | 16.1:1 | |
| Roberts El San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 303 | 15.3:1 | |
| Sullivan Environmental Science Academy San Benito CISD | PK–05 | 367 | 14.1:1 |
Middle schools in San Benito
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berta Cabaza Middle San Benito CISD | 06–08 | 695 | 15:1 | |
| Collegiate Academy San Benito CISD | 06–08 | 117 | 12.6:1 | |
| Liberty Memorial Middle Los Fresnos CISD | 06–08 | 673 | 13.8:1 | |
| Miller Jordan Middle San Benito CISD | 06–08 | 477 | 11.7:1 | |
| San Benito Riverside Middle San Benito CISD | 06–08 | 558 | 12.9:1 | |
| South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy South Texas ISD · Magnet | 06–08 | 781 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in San Benito
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Co J J a E P Los Fresnos CISD · Alternative School | 11–12 | 6 | — | |
| Cameron Co J J a E P San Benito CISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 9 | — | |
| IDEA San Benito College Preparatory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | 06–12 | 780 | 16.6:1 | |
| Positive Redirection Ctr San Benito CISD · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Rgv Youth Recovery Home San Benito CISD · Alternative School | 07–12 | 12 | 2.6:1 | |
| San Benito H S San Benito CISD | 09–12 | 2,057 | 15:1 | |
| Triumph Public High Schools-San Benito Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 108 | 16.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in San Benito
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp San Benito CISD · Alternative School | 09–11 | 15 | 3.1:1 | |
| Cameron Co J J a E P Brownsville ISD · Alternative School | 08–11 | 8 | — | |
| Driscoll Play and Learn Day Care San Benito Center Driscoll ISD | PK–PK | 22 | — | |
| Hester Juvenile Detent San Benito CISD · Alternative School | 07–11 | 40 | 11.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.2%
- Hispanic97.2%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 31 San Benito schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,867 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in San Benito
How many public schools are in San Benito, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 32 open public schools with a location address in San Benito: 15 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 12,867 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve San Benito?
Schools with an address in San Benito belong to 7 education agencies, led by San Benito CISD (21 schools), Los Fresnos CISD (5 schools), IDEA Public Schools (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 San Benito?
San Benito H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in San Benito, with 2,057 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in San Benito?
Yes. 3 of the 32 public schools in San Benito are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including IDEA San Benito Academy, IDEA San Benito College Preparatory, Triumph Public High Schools-San Benito. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in San Benito schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across San Benito 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 San Benito 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