For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,254 students in 77979, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 112 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 77979, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77979, TX are Harrison/jefferson/madison Elementary School, Jackson/roosevelt Elementary School and Calhoun High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77979 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77979, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77979, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrison/jefferson/madison Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 N Commerce St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-5253
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-5253
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson/roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1512 Jackson St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3317
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3317
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #33.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Sandcrab Blvd
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3775
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3775
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Rank: #44.
Travis Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Nueces St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3784
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3784
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hope High School
Alternative School
900 N Virginia Rm 10
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
77979, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hope Alternative High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 Alcoa
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 782-3573
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 782-3573
Grades: 6-11
| 5 students
J J A E P High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 Alcoa Dr, #12
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Grades: 7-11
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77979, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77979, TX include Harrison/jefferson/madison Elementary School, Jackson/roosevelt Elementary School and Calhoun High School.
How many public schools are located in 77979?
5 public schools are located in 77979.
What percentage of students in 77979 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 77979 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77979?
77979 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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