For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,716 students in Crystal City, TX (there are , serving 44 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Crystal City, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Crystal City, TX are Zavala Elementary School, Benito Juarez Elementary School and Sterling H Fly Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crystal City, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Crystal City have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Crystal City, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 Javelina Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-8080
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-8080
Gr: 1-3 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Benito Juarez Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 N Javalina Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-3486
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-3486
Gr: 4-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Sterling H Fly Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 E Crockett St
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2371
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2371
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Crystal City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1116 N 7th Ave
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2341
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2341
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Dr Tomas Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 Javelina Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-8078
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-8078
Gr: PK-K | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Crystal City, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1006 Airport Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-3418
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-3418
Gr: 2-4 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Crystal City, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Crystal City, TX include Zavala Elementary School, Benito Juarez Elementary School and Sterling H Fly Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Crystal City?
5 public schools are located in Crystal City.
What percentage of students in Crystal City go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Crystal City are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crystal City?
Crystal City 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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