For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,532 students in 78416, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 78416, TX are Garcia Elementary School, West Oso Elementary School and Student Support Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78416 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78416, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78416, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1945 Gollihar Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2280
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2280
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
West Oso Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1526 Cliff Maus Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 806-5930
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 806-5930
Gr: 3-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Student Support Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2840
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2840
Gr: 4-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4129 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Moody High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1818 Trojan Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-7340
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-7340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Martin Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3502 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-4690
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-4690
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
1102 Villarreal Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 806-5920
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 806-5920
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
West Oso Isd Jjaep
Alternative School
5050 Rockford
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 806-5900
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 806-5900
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
78416, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Accelerated Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4129 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 887-7766
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 887-7766
Gr: PK-12
Carl Allen Alternative Discipl (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1101 Villarreal
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 855-1836
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 855-1836
2625 Belton St
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2220
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2220
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Gcclr Institute Of Technology Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2203 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Gr: 9-11 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Mary Grett School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4402 Castenon St
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-7960
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-7960
Gr: 12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
1945 Gollihar
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2680
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2680
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78416, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78416, TX include Garcia Elementary School, West Oso Elementary School and Student Support Center.
How many public schools are located in 78416?
8 public schools are located in 78416.
What is the racial composition of students in 78416?
78416 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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