For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 354 students in 78592, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78592, TX are Tony Gonzalez Elementary School and Santa Maria Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78592 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78592, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78592, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tony Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11142 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Maria Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11142 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Grades: 6-8
| 121 students
78592, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11119 Mlitary Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Grades: 7-8
| 77 students
Santa Maria Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11119 Military Hwy 281
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78592, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78592, TX include Tony Gonzalez Elementary School and Santa Maria Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78592?
2 public elementary schools are located in 78592.
What is the racial composition of students in 78592?
78592 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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