For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,407 students in 78408, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78408, TX are Rise Academy, Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design and Gibson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78408 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78408, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78408, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
207 N Martin Luther King Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Battlin Buc Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-5100
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-5100
Grades: 7-12
| 1,538 students
Rank: #33.
Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5723 Hampshire Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-2500
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Driscoll Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Kenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-4660
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-4660
Grades: 6-8
| 661 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oak Park Special Emphasis School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Leopard St
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-2120
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-2120
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
78408, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cesar E Chavez Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
4613 S Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 561-5651
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 561-5651
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78408, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78408, TX include Rise Academy, Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design and Gibson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78408?
5 public schools are located in 78408.
What is the racial composition of students in 78408?
78408 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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