For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,358 students in 78355, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78355, TX are La Gloria Elementary School, Falfurrias High School and Falfurrias J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78355 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78355, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78355, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Gloria Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
182 E County Rd 401
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-2330
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-2330
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Falfurrias High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Jersey Dr
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Falfurrias J High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 S Center St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Falfurrias Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Allen St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Grades: 3-5
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 E Allen St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Grades: 1-2
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 W Bennett St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Grades: PK-K
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78355, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78355, TX include La Gloria Elementary School, Falfurrias High School and Falfurrias J High School.
How many public schools are located in 78355?
6 public schools are located in 78355.
What is the racial composition of students in 78355?
78355 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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