For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,689 students in 78028, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 430 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 78028, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78028, TX are Daniels Elementary School, Fred H Tally Elementary School and Nimitz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78028 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78028, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78028, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daniels Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2002 Singing Wind Dr
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2208
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2208
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Fred H Tally Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1840 Goat Creek Pkwy
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2222
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2222
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Nimitz Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Valley View
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2209
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2209
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Starkey Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1030 W Main St
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2210
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2210
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Peterson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3175 Loop 534
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2204
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2204
Gr: 6-8 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Tivy High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3250 Loop 534
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2212
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2212
Gr: 9-12 | 1,395 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
1011 Third St
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-1335
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-1335
Gr: PK | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Hill Country High School
Alternative School
1200 Sidney Baker St
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2232
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2232
Gr: 10-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Kerrville Disciplinary Alternative School
Alternative School
1010 Barnett St
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-1332
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-1332
Gr: 5-12
78028, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
K C J D C High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3501 Legion Dr
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2232
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2232
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78028, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78028, TX include Daniels Elementary School, Fred H Tally Elementary School and Nimitz Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78028?
9 public schools are located in 78028.
What percentage of students in 78028 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 78028 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78028?
78028 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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