Top 5 Best 78405 Texas Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,654 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 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78405, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78405, TX Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Education
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3902 Morgan Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-4780
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3102 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 400-8293
Grades: PK-10
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Shaw Ses
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2920 Soledad St
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #44.
West Oso High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
754 Flato Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 806-5960
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #55.
West Oso J High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5202 Bear Ln
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 806-5950
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #66.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3125 Ruth St
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78405 Texas

78405, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2212 Morris
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9321
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
844 Virginia
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9343
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
3109 Carver
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9372
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 78405, TX?
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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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