For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,532 students in 78416, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78416, TX are Garcia Elementary School, West Oso Elementary School and Student Support Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78416 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78416, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78416, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1945 Gollihar Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2280
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2280
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
West Oso Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1526 Cliff Maus Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 806-5930
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 806-5930
Grades: 3-5
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Student Support Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2840
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2840
Grades: 4-12
| 126 students
Rank: #44.
Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4129 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Rank: #55.
Moody High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1818 Trojan Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-7340
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-7340
Grades: 9-12
| 1,316 students
Rank: #66.
Martin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3502 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-4690
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-4690
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
1102 Villarreal Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 806-5920
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 806-5920
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Oso Isd Jjaep
Alternative School
5050 Rockford
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 806-5900
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 806-5900
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
78416, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Accelerated Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4129 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 887-7766
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 887-7766
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Carl Allen Alternative Discipl (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1101 Villarreal
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 855-1836
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 855-1836
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2625 Belton St
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2220
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2220
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Gcclr Institute Of Technology Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2203 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Grades: 9-11
| 1 students
Mary Grett School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4402 Castenon St
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-7960
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-7960
Grades: 12
| 86 students
1945 Gollihar
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2680
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2680
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78416, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78416, TX include Garcia Elementary School, West Oso Elementary School and Student Support Center.
How many public schools are located in 78416?
8 public schools are located in 78416.
What is the racial composition of students in 78416?
78416 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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