For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 836 students in 78390, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78390, TX are Woodroe Petty Elementary School, Ricardo L Trevino J High School and Taft High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78390 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78390, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78390, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodroe Petty Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Peach Streeet
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Ricardo L Trevino J High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Gregory St
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Grades: 6-8
| 191 students
Rank: #33.
Taft High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 Rincon Rd
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
78390, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alter Ed Campus Shoreline High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
400 College St
Taft, TX 78390
(512) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(512) 528-2636
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78390, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78390, TX include Woodroe Petty Elementary School, Ricardo L Trevino J High School and Taft High School.
How many public schools are located in 78390?
3 public schools are located in 78390.
What is the racial composition of students in 78390?
78390 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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