For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,956 students in 78412, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 329 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 78412, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78412, TX are Windsor Park G/t, Early Childhood Development Center and Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78412 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78412, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78412, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windsor Park G/t
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4525 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Gr: 1-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Early Childhood Development Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6300 Ocean Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6902 Williams Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2760
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Cullen Place Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Belmeade Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Haas Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6630 Mcardle Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-4240
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-4240
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
King High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Gollihar Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 906-3400
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 906-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78412, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78412, TX include Windsor Park G/t, Early Childhood Development Center and Smith Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78412?
6 public schools are located in 78412.
What percentage of students in 78412 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 78412 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78412?
78412 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.