For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,066 students in 78416, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 78416, TX are Garcia Elementary School and Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78416 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78416, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78416, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1945 Gollihar Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2280
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2280
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4129 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1102 Villarreal Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 806-5920
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 806-5920
Gr: PK-1 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 78416, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 78416, TX include Garcia Elementary School and Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in 78416?
3 public preschools are located in 78416.
What is the racial composition of students in 78416?
78416 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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