For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 657 students in 78363, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78363, TX are Ricardo Elementary School and Ricardo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78363 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78363, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78363, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ricardo Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Ricardo Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Gr: 5-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
78363, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 5-11 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Night School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
101 N 3rd St
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78363, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78363, TX include Ricardo Elementary School and Ricardo Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78363?
2 public elementary schools are located in 78363.
What is the racial composition of students in 78363?
78363 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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