For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,771 students in 78408, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78408, TX are Rise Academy, Gibson Elementary School and Driscoll Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78408 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78408, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78408, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
| 560 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
| 517 students
78408, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cesar E Chavez Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative 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 elementary schools in 78408, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78408, TX include Rise Academy, Gibson Elementary School and Driscoll Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78408?
4 public elementary schools are located in 78408.
What is the racial composition of students in 78408?
78408 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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