For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 820 students in 78343, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78343, TX are Bishop Elementary School, Bishop Primary and Lillion E Luehrs J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78343 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78343, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78343, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bishop Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S Fir
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-3571
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-3571
Gr: 3-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Bishop Primary
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 W Main St
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2434
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2434
Gr: PK-2 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Lillion E Luehrs J High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 E Sixth St
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-3576
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-3576
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78343, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78343, TX include Bishop Elementary School, Bishop Primary and Lillion E Luehrs J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78343?
3 public elementary schools are located in 78343.
What is the racial composition of students in 78343?
78343 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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