For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,673 students in Colorado County, TX (there are , serving 278 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Colorado County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Colorado County, TX are Weimar Elementary School, Garwood Elementary School and Sheridan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Colorado County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Colorado County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weimar Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 W Main St
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-6009
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-6009
Gr: PK-4 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Garwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7827 Hwy 71 S
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5526 Fm 2437
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: K-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Weimar J High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 N W St
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-9515
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-9515
Gr: 5-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Eagle Lake Intermediate School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Tate Ave
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: 3-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Weimar High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 W Main St
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-9504
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-9504
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Columbus High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Cardinal Ln
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Columbus J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 N Rampart St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1324 Bowie
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2078
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2078
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Rice Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1093 Raider Dr
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Lake Primary
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Johnnie D Hutchins
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: PK-2 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Rice High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Raider Dr
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Rice Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fm 3013
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Crossing High School
Alternative School
1421 Austin St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Colorado County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Colorado County Juvenile Boot Camp (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
7674 Pechacek Rd
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704
Gr: 4-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
P O Box 338
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
(979) 234-3587
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
(979) 234-3587
Gr: PK-4 | 398 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rice Aep Middle School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Gr: 6-7 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colorado County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Colorado County, TX include Weimar Elementary School, Garwood Elementary School and Sheridan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Colorado County?
14 public schools are located in Colorado County.
What percentage of students in Colorado County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Colorado County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado County?
Colorado County public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Colorado County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Colorado County include: Sheridan Elementary School vs. Weimar Elementary School, Weimar High School vs. Columbus High School, Sheridan Elementary School vs. Columbus Elementary School
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