For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,115 students in Brewster County, TX (there are , serving 101 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Brewster County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Brewster County, TX are Alpine High School, Alpine Middle School and Marathon Independent School District. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brewster County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Brewster County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brewster County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alpine High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Hendryx
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7710
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7710
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Alpine Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Middle School Dr
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7720
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7720
Gr: 5-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Marathon Independent School District
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 Ne 5th St
Marathon, TX 79842
(432) 386-4431
Marathon, TX 79842
(432) 386-4431
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
San Vicente Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 Escuela Vista
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
(432) 244-3131
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
(432) 244-3131
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Ave A
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7730
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7730
Gr: PK-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Big Bend High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Roadrunner Cir
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Brewster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
550 Roadrunner Cir
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brewster County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Brewster County, TX include Alpine High School, Alpine Middle School and Marathon Independent School District.
How many public schools are located in Brewster County?
6 public schools are located in Brewster County.
What percentage of students in Brewster County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Brewster County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brewster County?
Brewster County public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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