For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 560 students in 78801, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 259 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 78801, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public school in 78801, TX is Uvalde Dual Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 78801 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78801, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78801, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Uvalde Dual Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 N Benson Rd
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-2988
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-2988
Grades: PK-6
| 560 students
78801, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2 Coyote Trl
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-4973
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-4973
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
901 N Getty St
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-2976
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-2976
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78801, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78801, TX include Uvalde Dual Language Academy.
How many public schools are located in 78801?
1 public schools are located in 78801.
What percentage of students in 78801 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 78801 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78801?
78801 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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