For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,023 students in 78387, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78387, TX are Sinton Elementary School, Sinton High School and E Merle Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78387 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78387, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78387, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sinton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 S Bowie Ave
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6900
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6900
Grades: 3-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Sinton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Pirate Blvd
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6650
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6650
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
E Merle Smith Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S San Patricio Ave
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6840
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
107 W 5th St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-9508
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-9508
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 Hamilton St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6600
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6600
Grades: PK-2
| 557 students
78387, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alter Ed Prog (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
800 E Sinton St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6814
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6814
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
800 S San Patricio
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6890
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6890
Grades: 5-6
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78387, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78387, TX include Sinton Elementary School, Sinton High School and E Merle Smith Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 78387?
5 public schools are located in 78387.
What is the racial composition of students in 78387?
78387 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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