For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,636 students in 78934, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 167 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 78934, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78934, TX are Columbus J High School, Columbus High School and Columbus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78934 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78934, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78934, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 N Rampart St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Cardinal Ln
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1324 Bowie
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2078
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2078
Grades: PK-5
| 786 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Crossing High School
Alternative School
1421 Austin St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
78934, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
7674 Pechacek Rd
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704
Grades: 4-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78934, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78934, TX include Columbus J High School, Columbus High School and Columbus Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78934?
4 public schools are located in 78934.
What percentage of students in 78934 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 78934 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78934?
78934 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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