For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,287 students in 78076, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 18 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 78076, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78076, TX are Zapata South Elementary School, Zapata North Elementary School and Zapata High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78076 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 78076, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78076, TX Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zapata South Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Delmar St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4332
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4332
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Zapata North Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 E 17th Ave
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Zapata High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2009 State Hwy 16
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-0280
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-0280
Grades: 9-12
| 987 students
Rank: #44.
Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Mira Flores St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4321
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4321
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Zapata Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
702 E 17th Ave
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6542
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6542
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #66.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 Lincoln St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-5611
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-5611
Grades: K-5
| 64 students
78076, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 3224
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Grades: PK-K
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78076, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78076, TX include Zapata South Elementary School, Zapata North Elementary School and Zapata High School.
How many public schools are located in 78076, TX?
6 public schools are located in 78076, TX.
What percentage of students in 78076, TX go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 78076, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78076, TX?
78076, TX public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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