Best Padre Island Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 495 students in the neighborhood of Padre Island, Corpus Christi, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Padre Island are Seashore Learning Center and Seashore Middle Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Padre Island, Corpus Christi, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Padre Island, Corpus Christi, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seashore Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15801 S Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(361) 949-1222
Gr: K-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Seashore Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15437 S Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(361) 654-1134
Gr: 5-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Padre Island, Corpus Christi, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Padre Island, Corpus Christi, TX include Seashore Learning Center and Seashore Middle Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Padre Island, Corpus Christi?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Padre Island, Corpus Christi.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Padre Island, Corpus Christi?
the neighborhood of Padre Island, Corpus Christi public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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