For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 466 students in 78881, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 78881, TX are Sabinal Elementary School and Sabinal Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78881 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78881, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78881, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sabinal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 N Pickford
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2436
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2436
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Sabinal Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 W Cullins
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
78881, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cluster V Sp Education (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
900 N Pickford
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2341
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2341
Gr: 12
P O Box 338
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
409 W Cullins
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Gr: 7-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78881, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78881, TX include Sabinal Elementary School and Sabinal Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 78881?
2 public schools are located in 78881.
What is the racial composition of students in 78881?
78881 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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