For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,040 students in 78363, TX (there are , serving 153 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 78363, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78363, TX are Ricardo Elementary School, Santa Gertrudis Academy High School and Ricardo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78363 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78363, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78363, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ricardo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1055 W Santa Gertrudis
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 384-5041
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 384-5041
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Ricardo Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Grades: 5-8
| 281 students
78363, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
L A S E R Expulsion/suspension (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
416 W King
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Grades: 5-11
| 26 students
631 East Fordyce Ave
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-5246
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-5246
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Night School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
101 N 3rd St
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78363, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78363, TX include Ricardo Elementary School, Santa Gertrudis Academy High School and Ricardo Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 78363?
3 public schools are located in 78363.
What percentage of students in 78363 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 78363 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78363?
78363 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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