For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,268 students in 78059, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78059, TX are Natalia Elementary School, Natalia High School and Natalia J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78059 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78059, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78059, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natalia Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Grades: 2-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Natalia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
905 Kearney
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4417
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4417
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Natalia J High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4027
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4027
Grades: 6-8
| 260 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa County Jjaep
Alternative School
1508 Campbell Ave
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 769-2925
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
408 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Grades: PK-1
| 290 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78059, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78059, TX include Natalia Elementary School, Natalia High School and Natalia J High School.
How many public schools are located in 78059?
5 public schools are located in 78059.
What is the racial composition of students in 78059?
78059 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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