Best Bay Area Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,088 students in the neighborhood of Bay Area, Corpus Christi, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Bay Area are Windsor Park G/t, Early Childhood Development Center and Menger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bay Area, Corpus Christi, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Bay Area, Corpus Christi, TX (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windsor Park G/t
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4525 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Gr: 1-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Early Childhood Development Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6300 Ocean Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Menger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2401 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Calk-wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3925 Ft Worth St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Cullen Place Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Belmeade Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Hamlin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Hamlin Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-4210
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Ray High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 Texan Trl
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Haas Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6630 Mcardle Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-4240
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
King High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5225 Gollihar Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 906-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3512 S Staples St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 225-4424
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bay Area, Corpus Christi, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bay Area, Corpus Christi, TX include Windsor Park G/t, Early Childhood Development Center and Menger Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bay Area, Corpus Christi?
12 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bay Area, Corpus Christi.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bay Area, Corpus Christi?
the neighborhood of Bay Area, Corpus Christi public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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