For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 7,199 students in the neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in South Side are Kolda Elementary School, Faye Webb Elementary School and Mireles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kolda Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3730 Rodd Field Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2980
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2980
Grades: PK-5
| 920 students
Rank: #22.
Faye Webb Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6953 Boardwalk Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2740
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 668 students
Rank: #33.
Mireles Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7658 Cimarron Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-0120
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-0120
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #44.
Los Encinos Ses
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1921 Dorado St
Corpus Christi, TX 78417
(361) 878-2600
Corpus Christi, TX 78417
(361) 878-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #55.
Barnes Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2829 Oso Pkwy
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 994-5051
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 994-5051
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Rank: #66.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7533 Lipes Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 994-3674
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 994-3674
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #77.
Club Estates
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5222 Merganser Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-3780
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-3780
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #88.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6821 Sanders Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-0140
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-0140
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #99.
Kostoryz Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3602 Panama Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2540
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1010.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6902 Williams Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2760
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1111.
Galvan Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3126 Masterson Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2800
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #1212.
Schanen Estates Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5717 Killarmet Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2940
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2940
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1313.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6121 Durant Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2660
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4102 Republic Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2820
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Yeager Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Tripoli Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2920
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2920
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi, TX include Kolda Elementary School, Faye Webb Elementary School and Mireles Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi?
15 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi?
the neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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