For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 536 students in 78592, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78592, TX are Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12), Tony Gonzalez Elementary School and Santa Maria High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78592 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78592, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78592, TX Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11224 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Gr: 12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #22.
Tony Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11142 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Santa Maria High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33316 River Dr
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Santa Maria Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11142 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Gr: 6-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
78592, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11119 Mlitary Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Gr: 7-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Santa Maria Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11119 Military Hwy 281
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78592, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78592, TX include Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12), Tony Gonzalez Elementary School and Santa Maria High School.
How many public schools are located in 78592?
4 public schools are located in 78592.
What is the racial composition of students in 78592?
78592 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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