For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,826 students in 78404, TX (there are , serving 738 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 78404, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78404, TX are Collegiate High School, Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design and Corpus Christi Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78404 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78404, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78404, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Collegiate High School
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Baldwin Blvd St Clair Bldg
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 698-2425
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 698-2425
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Ayers St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2780
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2780
Grades: PK-6
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
Corpus Christi Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
822 Ayers St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 852-0707
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 852-0707
Grades: 1-8
| 131 students
Rank: #44.
Menger Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2401 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2640
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2640
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1414 18th St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2140
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
78404, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Premier H S Of Corpus Christi (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
212 Mary St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 452-3618
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 452-3618
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1707 Ayers
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-4750
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-4750
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78404, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78404, TX include Collegiate High School, Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design and Corpus Christi Montessori School.
How many public schools are located in 78404?
5 public schools are located in 78404.
What percentage of students in 78404 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 78404 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78404?
78404 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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