Refugio I.S.D., located in the town of Refugio, Texas, is a Class 2-A School District with an average enrollment of approximately 880 students. The district consists of three campuses: Refugio Elementary, Refugio Middle School, and Refugio High School.

The Refugio Independent School District boasts a tradition of excellence in its well-balanced educational and extracurricular programs. District schools are fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Located between Corpus Christi and Victoria, Refugio is approximately in the center of the Texas Coastal Bend within easy driving distance of Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and the Rio Grande Valley. Refugio enjoys a mild Gulf Coast climate.