For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,968 students in 78842, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78842, TX are Roberto Bobby Barrera El Stem Magnet, Buena Vista Elementary School and Dr Lonnie Green Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78842 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78842, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78842, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roberto Bobby Barrera El Stem Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
575 Mitchell Blvd
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4110
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4110
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Echo Vly Dr
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4600
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4600
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Dr Lonnie Green Jr Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 Cantu Rd
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4756
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4756
Gr: K-5 | 605 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Waters Ave
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4730
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4730
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
San Felipe Memorial Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1207 W Garza
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4570
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4570
Gr: 6 | 687 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Dr Fermin Calderon Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Hwy 90 E
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4620
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4620
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Martin
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4700
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4700
Gr: K-5 | 665 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Ruben Chavira Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2253 S Us Hwy 277
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4668
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4668
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
401 Pitaya Ln
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4770
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4770
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
78842, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
90 Memorial Dr
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4400
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4400
Gr: 9-10 | 749 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
2003 N Main St
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4777
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4777
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78842, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78842, TX include Roberto Bobby Barrera El Stem Magnet, Buena Vista Elementary School and Dr Lonnie Green Jr Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78842?
9 public elementary schools are located in 78842.
What is the racial composition of students in 78842?
78842 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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