Schools in Ricardo ISD · Kleberg County

Stretched along the South Texas coast between Corpus Christi Bay and the King Ranch, Kleberg County blends ranch country, fishing communities, and naval heritage into a surprisingly varied public school landscape. Seven districts serve 18 ranked schools, and nearly half score in the top quartile statewide — a strong showing for a county of this size. Port Aransas High School leads at the 97th percentile, while Ricardo Middle in Kingsville reaches the 87th. Families willing to look beyond a single district will find consistent academic performance spread across communities that feel nothing alike but deliver results worth taking seriously.