For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,907 students in 78842, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78842, TX are Roberto Bobby Barrera El Stem Magnet, Del Rio Early College High School and Buena Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78842 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78842, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78842, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roberto Bobby Barrera El Stem Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
575 Mitchell Blvd
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4110
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4110
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Del Rio Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Memorial Dr
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4416
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4416
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Echo Vly Dr
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4600
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4600
Grades: K-5
| 529 students
Rank: #44.
Del Rio Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Raymond Lozano Blvd
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4530
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4530
Grades: 7-8
| 1,414 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Lonnie Green Jr Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
905 Cantu Rd
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4756
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4756
Grades: K-5
| 605 students
Rank: #66.
San Felipe Memorial Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1207 W Garza
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4570
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4570
Grades: 6
| 687 students
Rank: #77.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Martin
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4700
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4700
Grades: K-5
| 665 students
Rank: #88.
Dr Fermin Calderon Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Hwy 90 E
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4620
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4620
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: #99.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Waters Ave
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4730
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4730
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Rank: #1010.
Ruben Chavira Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2253 S Us Hwy 277
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4668
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4668
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #1111.
Del Rio High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Memorial Dr
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4329
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4329
Grades: 9-12
| 2,491 students
Rank: #1212.
Blended Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Las Vacas
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4685
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4685
Grades: 8-12
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 Pitaya Ln
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4770
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4770
Grades: K-5
| 572 students
Rank: n/an/a
2003 N Main St
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4651
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4651
Grades: PK
| 466 students
78842, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
90 Memorial Dr
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4400
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4400
Grades: 9-10
| 749 students
2003 N Main St
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4777
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4777
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78842, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78842, TX include Roberto Bobby Barrera El Stem Magnet, Del Rio Early College High School and Buena Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78842?
14 public schools are located in 78842.
What is the racial composition of students in 78842?
78842 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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