For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,143 students in Cotulla, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Cotulla, TX are Frank Newman Middle School, Ramirez-burks Elementary School and Encinal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cotulla, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cotulla have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cotulla, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frank Newman Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
608 Carrizo St
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2224
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2224
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Ramirez-burks Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
618 N Baylor
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2511
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2511
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
503 Encinal Blvd
Cotulla, TX 78014
(956) 948-5324
Cotulla, TX 78014
(956) 948-5324
Gr: PK-5 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Cotulla High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Main St
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2374
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2374
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Cotulla, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cotulla Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
104 N Leonard
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2618
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2618
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Cotulla Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
104 N Leonard
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2618
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2618
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cotulla, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Cotulla, TX include Frank Newman Middle School, Ramirez-burks Elementary School and Encinal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cotulla?
4 public schools are located in Cotulla.
What is the racial composition of students in Cotulla?
Cotulla public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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