For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,211 students in 78408, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 78408, TX are Rise Academy, Gibson Elementary School and Oak Park Special Emphasis School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78408 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78408, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78408, TX Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
207 N Martin Luther King Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5723 Hampshire Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-2500
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Oak Park Special Emphasis School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Leopard St
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-2120
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
78408, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cesar E Chavez Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4613 S Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 561-5651
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 561-5651
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 78408, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 78408, TX include Rise Academy, Gibson Elementary School and Oak Park Special Emphasis School.
How many public preschools are located in 78408?
3 public preschools are located in 78408.
What is the racial composition of students in 78408?
78408 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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