For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,266 students in 77465, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 77465, TX are East Side Intermediate School, Palacios Junior Senior High School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77465 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77465, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77465, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Side Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 2nd St
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2544
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2544
Gr: 3-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Palacios Junior Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Shark Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2571
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2571
Gr: 6-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 5th St
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2911
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2911
Gr: PK-2 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
77465, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Shark Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2417
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2417
Gr: 6-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Palacios Marine Ed Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
102 Marine Ctr Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-3774
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-3774
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77465, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77465, TX include East Side Intermediate School, Palacios Junior Senior High School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77465?
3 public schools are located in 77465.
What is the racial composition of students in 77465?
77465 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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