For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,267 students in 78942, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78942, TX are Giddings Middle School, Giddings Elementary School and Giddings Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78942 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78942, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78942, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Giddings Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2248 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2057
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2057
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Giddings Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1402 E Industry St
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2886
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2886
Gr: PK-3 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Giddings Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2337 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4403
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4403
Gr: 4-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
78942, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Knox Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 389
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-0150
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-0150
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78942, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78942, TX include Giddings Middle School, Giddings Elementary School and Giddings Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78942?
3 public elementary schools are located in 78942.
What is the racial composition of students in 78942?
78942 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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