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Education

Educational excellence is the primary objective for our various school districts, including the Kingsville Independent School District (ISD), Santa Gertrudis ISD, Riviera ISD and Ricardo ISD. Our school districts all share a commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.

Kingsville ISD is the largest district served by the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce and offers a comprehensive Pre-K through 12th grade program. The Kingsville ISD mission is to effectively utilize all available resources to provide students the skills and knowledge to achieve their maximum potential. Kingsville ISD is committed to graduate productive citizens and lifelong learners prepared to compete in the 21st century.

Kingsville ISD employs a highly qualified teaching staff to meet the needs of all students. It is divided into three clusters at the primary level (Pre-K-1) and two zones at the elementary (2-4 grade). Secondary campuses consist of one intermediate school (5-6 grade), one middle school (7-8 grade) and one high school (9-12 grade). Several of the elementary schools have received recognized ratings. Kingsville ISD also provides an alternative high school program that offers non-traditional, computer-based instruction.

Kingsville ISD continues to strive for high standards in academics and extracurricular activities while ensuring well-maintained and well-equipped facilities. In the fall of 2005, Gillette Intermediate opened a new state-of-the-art facility. The Gillette Intermediate campus offers students the opportunity for hands-on learning as well as the latest in science and technology.

In 1994, the Santa Gertrudis and Driscoll Independent School Districts joined together in an effort to create a bold new concept for high school education. These two Pre-K through 8th grade school districts formed a partnership with Texas A&M University-Kingsville to develop Academy High. Academy operates under the leadership of Santa Gertrudis ISD and serves students in grades 9-12 from several South Texas communities. The curriculum is offered year-round and utilizes a non-traditional, self-paced approach to meet the individual needs of the students. Applications for transfer are accepted.

Riviera ISD, located in the southern tip of Kleberg County, offers a comprehensive Pre-K through 12th grade public school program in a rural setting, with a teacher-student ratio of 1:12. Riviera ISD takes pride in its strong FFA program and winning athletic teams. It also has a wide variety of course offerings, including Pre-AP and AP classes and dual credit college classes at Coastal Bend College. The high quality of Riviera ISD is the best-kept secret in South Texas.

Ricardo ISD is centrally located within a small farming community in Kleberg County and serves grades Pre-K through 8. Ricardo has received exemplary ratings, and its school board has been recognized for its outstanding performance.

School Districts
Kingsville ISD - (361) 592-3387
Ricardo ISD - (361) 592-6465
Riviera ISD - (361) 296-3101
Santa Gertrudis ISD - (361) 592-3937

Public Schools
ELEMENTARY
Harrel
925 W. Johnston Ave.
(361) 592-9305
Harvey
1301 E. Kenedy Ave.
(361) 592-4327
Kleberg
900 N 6th St.
(361) 592-2615
Lamar
631 E. Fordyce Ave.
(361) 592-5246
Nanny Elementary, Riviera
(361) 296-3603
Perez
1111 E. Ailsie Ave.
(361) 592-8511
Ricardo Elementary School
138 W. CR. 2160
(361) 592-6465
Santa Gertrudis Elementary
(361) 592-7582

MIDDLE SCHOOLS
De La Paz Middle School, Riviera
(361) 296-3610
Gillette Intermediate
1007 N. 17th St.
(361) 595-8200
Memorial Middle School
915 Armstrong Ave.
(361) 595-5771
Ricardo Middle School
138 W. CR. 2160
(361) 592-6465

HIGH SCHOOLS
Academy High School
(361) 592-0058
H.M. King High School
2210 Brahma Blvd.
(361) 592-6401
Kaufer High School, Riviera
(361) 296-3607

Private Schools
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Epiphany Episcopal School
Pre-K to 5th grade
(361) 592-2871
First United Methodist School
Pre-K to 1st grade
(361) 592-4653
St. Gertrude Catholic School
K to 5th grade
(361) 592-6522

HIGH SCHOOLS
Presbyterian Pan American
9th to 12th grade
(361) 592-4307