For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,429 students in 78404, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78404, TX are Menger Elementary School, Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design and Corpus Christi Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78404 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78404, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78404, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Menger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2640
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Ayers St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2780
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2780
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Corpus Christi Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
822 Ayers St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 852-0707
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 852-0707
Gr: 1-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1414 18th St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2140
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
78404, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Premier H S Of Corpus Christi (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
212 Mary St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 452-3618
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 452-3618
Gr: 6-12
1707 Ayers
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-4750
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-4750
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78404, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78404, TX include Menger Elementary School, Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design and Corpus Christi Montessori School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78404?
4 public elementary schools are located in 78404.
What is the racial composition of students in 78404?
78404 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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