Public schools in San Marcos, TX
15 open public schools with an address in San Marcos, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,218
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of San Marcos public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in San Marcos, TX: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,218 students, an average of 615 per school. The largest campus is San Marcos H S (2,371 students), and the largest elementary school is Blanco Vista El (787).
San Marcos CISD operates the most schools here (12), and 2 regular districts have at least one San Marcos 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 13.8:1, 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. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 75% 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 Marcos
Elementary schools in San Marcos
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanco Vista El Hays CISD | PK–05 | 787 | 14.7:1 | |
| Bowie El San Marcos CISD | KG–05 | 580 | 14.2:1 | |
| Crockett El San Marcos CISD | KG–05 | 477 | 12.8:1 | |
| Dezavala El San Marcos CISD | KG–05 | 584 | 13.3:1 | |
| Hernandez El San Marcos CISD | KG–05 | 577 | 13.9:1 | |
| Mendez El San Marcos CISD | KG–05 | 533 | 11.9:1 | |
| Rodriguez El San Marcos CISD | KG–05 | 445 | 13.1:1 | |
| Travis El San Marcos CISD | KG–05 | 440 | 13.3:1 |
Middle schools in San Marcos
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodnight Middle San Marcos CISD | 06–08 | 884 | 15.3:1 | |
| Miller Middle San Marcos CISD | 06–08 | 896 | 14.7:1 |
High schools in San Marcos
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hays Inspire Academy Inspire Academies · Charter · Alternative School | 06–12 | 24 | 10.8:1 | |
| San Marcos Excel Academy San Marcos CISD · Alternative School | 10–12 | 55 | 13.8:1 | |
| San Marcos H S San Marcos CISD | 09–12 | 2,371 | 14.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in San Marcos
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonham Pre-K School San Marcos CISD | PK–PK | 380 | 17.2:1 | |
| Ki Charter Academy Ki Charter · Charter · Alternative School | 01–12 | 185 | 7.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.3%
- Hispanic72.4%
- Black4.5%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 San Marcos schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,218 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in San Marcos
How many public schools are in San Marcos, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in San Marcos: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 9,218 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve San Marcos?
Schools with an address in San Marcos belong to 4 education agencies, led by San Marcos CISD (12 schools), Hays CISD (1 school), 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 San Marcos?
San Marcos H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in San Marcos, with 2,371 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in San Marcos?
Yes. 2 of the 15 public schools in San Marcos are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Hays Inspire Academy, Ki Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in San Marcos schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across San Marcos public schools is 13.8:1, 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 Marcos 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