For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,290 students in Karnes County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Karnes County, TX are Falls City Elementary School, Karnes City J High School and Kenedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Karnes County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Karnes County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Karnes County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Falls City Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 N Nelson St
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Karnes City J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 E Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kenedy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 F M 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kenedy Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 F M 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
Rank: #55.
Roger E Sides Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 N Esplanade St
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 2-5
| 288 students
Rank: #66.
Runge Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Reiffert
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 E Mayfield
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: PK-1
| 228 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kcisd - Daep
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 6-11
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lone Star Virtual Academy
Magnet School
404 N Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(512) 778-0421
Karnes City, TX 78118
(512) 778-0421
Grades: 6-12
| 2,666 students
Karnes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Floresville Alternative Center Choice Program (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1200 Fifth St
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 780-4801
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 780-4801
Grades: 9
| 1 students
K Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
401 Fm 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Karnes City J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 11
| n/a students
Kcisd - Aep High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Karnes County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Karnes County, TX include Falls City Elementary School, Karnes City J High School and Kenedy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Karnes County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Karnes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Karnes County?
Karnes County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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