For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 707 students in 78636, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 78636, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78636, TX are Lyndon B Johnson High School, Lyndon B Johnson Elementary School and Lyndon B Johnson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78636 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78636, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78636, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyndon B Johnson High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 N Nugent
Johnson City, TX 78636
(830) 868-4025
Johnson City, TX 78636
(830) 868-4025
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Lyndon B Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 E Pecan St
Johnson City, TX 78636
(830) 868-4028
Johnson City, TX 78636
(830) 868-4028
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Lyndon B Johnson Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 N Lbj Dr
Johnson City, TX 78636
(830) 868-9025
Johnson City, TX 78636
(830) 868-9025
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78636, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78636, TX include Lyndon B Johnson High School, Lyndon B Johnson Elementary School and Lyndon B Johnson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 78636?
3 public schools are located in 78636.
What percentage of students in 78636 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 78636 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78636?
78636 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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