For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,883 students in 78412, TX (there are , serving 221 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 78412, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78412, TX are Windsor Park G/t, Early Childhood Development Center and Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78412 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78412, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78412, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windsor Park G/t
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4525 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Gr: 1-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Early Childhood Development Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6300 Ocean Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Gr: PK | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6902 Williams Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2760
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Cullen Place Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Belmeade Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Haas Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6630 Mcardle Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-4240
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-4240
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
King High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Gollihar Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 906-3400
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 906-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
78412, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5225 Greely
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
5241 Kentner St
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-0160
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-0160
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78412, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78412, TX include Windsor Park G/t, Early Childhood Development Center and Smith Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78412?
6 public schools are located in 78412.
What percentage of students in 78412 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 78412 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78412?
78412 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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