For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 297 students in 78959, TX.
The top ranked public school in 78959, TX is Waelder School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 78959 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78959, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78959, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waelder School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Us Hwy 90 W
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 239-5602
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 239-5602
Gr: PK-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
78959, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
109 N Ave C
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 788-7151
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 788-7151
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78959, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78959, TX include Waelder School.
How many public schools are located in 78959?
1 public schools are located in 78959.
What is the racial composition of students in 78959?
78959 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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