For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,559 students in 78405, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 78405, TX are Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Education, Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi and Shaw Ses. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78405 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78405, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78405, TX Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Education
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3902 Morgan Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-4780
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-4780
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3102 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 400-8293
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 400-8293
Gr: PK-11 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Shaw Ses
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2920 Soledad St
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-2100
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
West Oso J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5202 Bear Ln
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 806-5950
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 806-5950
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Ruth St
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-2720
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
West Oso High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
754 Flato Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 806-5960
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 806-5960
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
78405, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
844 Virginia
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9343
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9343
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Teenage Mothers School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3109 Carver
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9372
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9372
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78405, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78405, TX include Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Education, Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi and Shaw Ses.
How many public schools are located in 78405?
6 public schools are located in 78405.
What is the racial composition of students in 78405?
78405 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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