For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 931 students in Santa Rosa, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Santa Rosa, TX are Elma E Barrera Elementary School, Jo Nelson Middle School and Santa Rosa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Rosa, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Santa Rosa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Santa Rosa, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elma E Barrera Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 107
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9870
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9870
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Jo Nelson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Main
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9850
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9850
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Rosa High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 Jesus R Cruz St
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Santa Rosa, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Santa Rosa Daep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Hwy 107 And Cruz St
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Santa Rosa Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2310 W Hwy 77
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Santa Rosa, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Santa Rosa, TX include Elma E Barrera Elementary School, Jo Nelson Middle School and Santa Rosa High School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Rosa?
3 public schools are located in Santa Rosa.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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