For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,198 students in 78009, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 186 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 78009, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78009, TX are Castroville Elementary School, Medina Valley Middle School and Medina Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78009 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78009, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78009, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Castroville Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Madrid
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2117
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2117
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Medina Valley Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8395 Fm 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: 6-8 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Medina Valley High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8365 F M 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: 9-12 | 2,626 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Ladera Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14750 W Grosenbacher
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
6909 Silos View
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: PK-5 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78009, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78009, TX include Castroville Elementary School, Medina Valley Middle School and Medina Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in 78009?
6 public schools are located in 78009.
What percentage of students in 78009 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 78009 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78009?
78009 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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