For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,135 students in 78840, TX (there are , serving 457 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 78840, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78840, TX are Del Rio Middle 7th Grade Campus, Heritage Academy Of Del Rio Middle School and Heritage Academy Of Del Rio. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78840 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78840, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78840, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Del Rio Middle 7th Grade Campus
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 Raymond Lozano Blvd
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 778-4500
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 778-4500
Gr: 7 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Academy Of Del Rio Middle School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 Amistad Blvd
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 774-6230
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 774-6230
Gr: 5-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Heritage Academy Of Del Rio
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 B Kings Way
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 774-6230
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 774-6230
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
78840, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eagle Academy Of Del Rio (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 774-1559
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 774-1559
Gr: 6-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Griner St
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 778-4450
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 778-4450
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78840, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78840, TX include Del Rio Middle 7th Grade Campus, Heritage Academy Of Del Rio Middle School and Heritage Academy Of Del Rio.
How many public schools are located in 78840?
3 public schools are located in 78840.
What percentage of students in 78840 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 78840 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78840?
78840 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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