For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,405 students in 78412, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 78412, TX are Early Childhood Development Center, Smith Elementary School and Cullen Place Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78412 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78412, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78412, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
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 preschools in 78412, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 78412, TX include Early Childhood Development Center, Smith Elementary School and Cullen Place Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78412?
3 public preschools are located in 78412.
What is the racial composition of students in 78412?
78412 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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