For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,785 students in 78839, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 72 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 78839, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78839, TX are Crystal City High School, Sterling H Fly Jr High School and Benito Juarez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78839 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 78839, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78839, TX Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crystal City High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1116 N 7th Ave
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2341
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2341
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Rank: #22.
Sterling H Fly Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 E Crockett St
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2371
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2371
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Benito Juarez Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 N Javalina Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-3486
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-3486
Grades: 4-5
| 232 students
Rank: #44.
Dr Tomas Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 Javelina Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-8078
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-8078
Grades: PK-K
| 246 students
Rank: #55.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 Javelina Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-8080
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-8080
Grades: 1-3
| 365 students
78839, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1006 Airport Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-3418
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-3418
Grades: 2-4
| 433 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78839, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78839, TX include Crystal City High School, Sterling H Fly Jr High School and Benito Juarez Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78839, TX?
5 public schools are located in 78839, TX.
What percentage of students in 78839, TX go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 78839, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78839, TX?
78839, TX public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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