For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,006 students in 78009, TX (there are , serving 119 private students). 98% 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78009, TX Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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 | 2,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
78009, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8557 F M 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2514
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2514
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students
1000 Houston St
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-0054
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-0054
Gr: PK-K | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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?
5 public schools are located in 78009.
What percentage of students in 78009 go to public school?
98% 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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