For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,488 students in Cameron, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Cameron, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cameron, TX are Cameron Middle School, Cameron Elementary School and Cameron Yoe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cameron, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cameron have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cameron, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cameron Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 E 22nd St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2131
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2131
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 E 22nd St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2381
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2381
Gr: 3-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Cameron Yoe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 E 12th St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3902
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3902
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 E 21st St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3641
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3641
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cameron, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Cameron, TX include Cameron Middle School, Cameron Elementary School and Cameron Yoe High School.
How many public schools are located in Cameron?
4 public schools are located in Cameron.
What percentage of students in Cameron go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Cameron are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cameron?
Cameron public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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