For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 162 students in 78416, TX.
The top ranked public charter school in 78416, TX is Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 78416 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 78416, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78416, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
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 charter schools in 78416, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 78416, TX include Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 78416?
1 public charter schools are located in 78416.
What is the racial composition of students in 78416?
78416 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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