Public schools in Uvalde, TX
6 open public schools with an address in Uvalde, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,301
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Uvalde public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Uvalde, TX: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,301 students, an average of 660 per school. The largest campus is Uvalde H S (1,148 students), and the largest elementary school is Dalton El (815).
Every listed school belongs to Uvalde CISD. 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 15.3:1, 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 0 of 2 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 Uvalde
Elementary schools in Uvalde
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton El Uvalde CISD | PK–02 | 815 | 19.3:1 | |
| Legacy El Uvalde CISD | 03–05 | — | — | |
| Uvalde Dual Language Academy Uvalde CISD · Charter | PK–06 | 561 | 21.1:1 |
Middle schools in Uvalde
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morales J H Uvalde CISD | 06–08 | 718 | 15.3:1 |
High schools in Uvalde
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Academy Uvalde CISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 59 | 11.8:1 | |
| Uvalde H S Uvalde CISD | 09–12 | 1,148 | 14.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.7%
- Hispanic90.2%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Uvalde schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,301 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Uvalde
How many public schools are in Uvalde, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Uvalde: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,301 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Uvalde?
All listed public schools with an address in Uvalde belong to Uvalde CISD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Uvalde?
Uvalde H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Uvalde, with 1,148 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Uvalde?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Uvalde are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Uvalde Dual Language Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Uvalde schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Uvalde public schools is 15.3:1, 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 Uvalde 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