For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,560 students in 78121, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 78121, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78121, TX are La Vernia Intermediate School, La Vernia J High School and La Vernia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78121 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78121, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78121, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Vernia Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
369 S Fm 1346
La Vernia, TX 78121
(830) 779-6640
La Vernia, TX 78121
(830) 779-6640
Gr: 3-5 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
La Vernia J High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
195 Bluebonnet Rd
La Vernia, TX 78121
(830) 779-6650
La Vernia, TX 78121
(830) 779-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
La Vernia High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Bluebonnet Rd
La Vernia, TX 78121
(830) 779-6630
La Vernia, TX 78121
(830) 779-6630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
249 S Fm 1346
La Vernia, TX 78121
(830) 779-6660
La Vernia, TX 78121
(830) 779-6660
Gr: PK-2 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78121, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78121, TX include La Vernia Intermediate School, La Vernia J High School and La Vernia High School.
How many public schools are located in 78121?
4 public schools are located in 78121.
What percentage of students in 78121 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 78121 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78121?
78121 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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