For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 110 students in 78401, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 247 private students). 31% of all K-12 students in 78401, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public school in 78401, TX is Coles H S And Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 78401 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78401, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78401, TX Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coles H S And Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
924 Winnebago St
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 878-7380
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 878-7380
Gr: 8-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
78401, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
924 Winnebago
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 886-9306
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 886-9306
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Minority enrollment: 96%
1315 Comanche St
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 878-2240
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 878-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78401, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78401, TX include Coles H S And Educational Center.
How many public schools are located in 78401?
1 public schools are located in 78401.
What percentage of students in 78401 go to public school?
31% of all K-12 students in 78401 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78401?
78401 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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