For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,714 students in 78621, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78621, TX are Phoenix High School, Elgin Middle School and Elgin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78621 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78621, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78621, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14000 County Line Rd Bldg B7
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9774
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9774
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Elgin Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1351 N Ave C
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3382
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3382
Grades: 7-8
| 805 students
Rank: #33.
Elgin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 W 2nd St
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3457
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3457
Grades: PK-4
| 885 students
Rank: #44.
Neidig Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13700 County Line Rd
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9702
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9702
Grades: PK-4
| 664 students
Rank: #55.
Elgin Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
902 W 2nd St
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9701
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-9701
Grades: 5-6
| 773 students
Rank: #66.
Booker T Washington Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 Mlk
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3411
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3411
Grades: K-4
| 763 students
Rank: #77.
Elgin High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14000 County Line Rd
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3438
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3438
Grades: 9-12
| 1,779 students
Rank: n/an/a
338 Harvest Ridge Blvd
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3434
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3434
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
78621, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
902 West 2nd St
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3434
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3434
Grades: 3-5
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78621, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78621, TX include Phoenix High School, Elgin Middle School and Elgin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78621?
8 public schools are located in 78621.
What is the racial composition of students in 78621?
78621 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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