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4 schools in Penitas

Texas · Public K-12

Across the city, Penitas hosts 4 public K-12 schools teaching roughly 2,263 Texas students (about 566 per campus).

7-year change in Penitas

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,263
-752 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
100%
was 100%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
CORINA PENA ELElementaryPK-05523
DR JAVIER SAENZ MIDDLEMiddle06-08601
JOHN F KENNEDY ELElementaryPK-05676
WILLIAM J CLINTON ELElementaryPK-05463

About Penitas

Penitas, Texas is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,263 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.

On the school-mix side, the city is made up of 3 elementary, and 1 middle.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 25%: 3,015 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,263 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Penitas discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Penitas?
Penitas, Texas has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,263 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Penitas?
Penitas has 3 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Penitas?
JOHN F KENNEDY EL is the largest public school in Penitas by enrollment, with approximately 676 students.
What school districts serve Penitas?
Penitas public schools are operated by LA JOYA ISD.
What grade levels do public schools in Penitas cover?
Public schools in Penitas serve students from pre-K through grade 8.