For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,165 students in Bee County, TX (there are , serving 162 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Bee County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Bee County, TX are Pawnee El / J H/hs, Skidmore-tynan High School and Skidmore-tynan J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bee County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pawnee El / J H/hs
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6229 Fm 798
Pawnee, TX 78145
(361) 456-7256
Pawnee, TX 78145
(361) 456-7256
Grades: PK-10
| 577 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Skidmore-tynan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 W Walton
Skidmore, TX 78389
(361) 287-3426
Skidmore, TX 78389
(361) 287-3426
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Skidmore-tynan J High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 N 8th St
Skidmore, TX 78389
(361) 287-3426
Skidmore, TX 78389
(361) 287-3426
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Rank: #44.
R A Hall Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 W Huntington
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6060
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6060
Grades: 1-5
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Skidmore-tynan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 Bobcat Trail
Skidmore, TX 78389
(361) 287-3426
Skidmore, TX 78389
(361) 287-3426
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #66.
Pettus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Bee St
Pettus, TX 78146
(361) 375-2296
Pettus, TX 78146
(361) 375-2296
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Rank: #77.
St. Mary's Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 N Tyler St
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 358-5601
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 358-5601
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
Rank: #88.
Fadden-mckeown-chambliss Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 T J Pfeil
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6050
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6050
Grades: 1-5
| 608 students
Rank: #99.
Pettus Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 N May
Pettus, TX 78146
(361) 375-2296
Pettus, TX 78146
(361) 375-2296
Grades: 6-12
| 209 students
Rank: #1010.
Moreno J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Minnesota St
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 358-6262
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 358-6262
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #1111.
A C Jones High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1902 N Adams
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6000
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,021 students
Rank: n/an/a
2000 S Mussett St
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6040
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6040
Grades: PK-K
| 339 students
Bee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1902 N Adams St
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6000
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
The Academy At Madderra (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
510 East Lott
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6010
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6010
Grades: 10-12
| 31 students
301 N Minnesota
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 358-6262
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 358-6262
Grades: 6-8
| 108 students
Learning Resource Center Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
510 East Lott
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6010
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
701 E Hayes St
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6070
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6070
Grades: 5-6
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bee County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Bee County, TX include Pawnee El / J H/hs, Skidmore-tynan High School and Skidmore-tynan J High School.
How many public schools are located in Bee County?
12 public schools are located in Bee County.
What percentage of students in Bee County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Bee County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bee County?
Bee County public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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