| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Gertrudis Independent School District | KINGSVILLE | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 823 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Ricardo Independent School District | Kingsville | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 655 | 2 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Riviera Independent School District | Riviera | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 478 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kingsville Independent School District | KINGSVILLE | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 2,694 | 5 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Kleberg County compares
Together they enroll 4,650 students across 12 schools. The largest is Kingsville Independent School District with 2,694 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Kleberg County, Texas
Kleberg County has 4 public school districts covering 2 zip codes. The top-rated district in Kleberg County is Santa Gertrudis Independent School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Kleberg County, TX?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Kleberg County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Kleberg County, TX?
Of the districts serving Kleberg County, Santa Gertrudis Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 88th percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.