Best 78408 Texas Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,793 students in 78408, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78408, TX are Rise Academy, Gibson Elementary School and Oak Park Special Emphasis School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78408 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78408, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78408, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
207 N Martin Luther King Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5723 Hampshire Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Oak Park Special Emphasis School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 Leopard St
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Driscoll Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Kenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-4660
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78408, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78408, TX include Rise Academy, Gibson Elementary School and Oak Park Special Emphasis School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78408?
4 public elementary schools are located in 78408.
What is the racial composition of students in 78408?
78408 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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