Aransas Pass: Schools & Education
Aransas Pass is served by 5 public schools. H T Faulk El is the largest at 483 students (grades -1-2). Total enrollment: 1,700 students.
- ~1,794 residents per school (vs Texas ~355).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,794 residents per school. 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | ARANSAS PASS ISD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,700 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 116 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,124 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 66.1% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 9.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics |
| Nearest College · City | Portland |
| Nearest College · Phone | (361) 643-2373 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 9.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (4)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Ed & Hazel Richmond Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 110 N Lamont St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (361) 758-2350 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 78336 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2460 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 9 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 14.0% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12