For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,594 students in 78009, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78009, TX are Castroville Elementary School, Medina Valley Middle School and Ladera Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78009 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78009, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78009, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Castroville Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Madrid
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2117
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2117
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Medina Valley Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8395 Fm 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Ladera Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14750 W Grosenbacher
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: PK-5 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
78009, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8557 F M 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2514
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2514
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students
1000 Houston St
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-0054
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-0054
Gr: PK-K | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78009, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78009, TX include Castroville Elementary School, Medina Valley Middle School and Ladera Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78009?
3 public elementary schools are located in 78009.
What is the racial composition of students in 78009?
78009 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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