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Best 78842 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,767 students in 78842, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 78842, TX are Roberto Bobby Barrera El Stem Magnet, Del Rio Early College High School and Del Rio Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78842 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78842, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78842, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roberto Bobby Barrera El Stem Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7904 Bowling St
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4110
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Del Rio Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Memorial Dr
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4416
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Del Rio Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
720 Raymond Lozano Blvd
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4530
Gr: 7-8 | 1,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Echo Vly Dr
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4600
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Dr Lonnie Green Jr Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
905 Cantu Rd
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4756
Gr: K-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Waters Ave
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4730
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
San Felipe Memorial Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1207 W Garza
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4570
Gr: 6 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Dr Fermin Calderon Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Hwy 90 E
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4620
Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Martin
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4700
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Ruben Chavira Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2253 S Us Hwy 277
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4668
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Del Rio High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Memorial Dr
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4329
Gr: 9-12 | 2,447 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Blended Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Las Vacas
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4685
Gr: 8-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Ceniza Hills Elementary School
401 Pitaya Ln
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4770
Gr: K-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Irene C Cardwell Elementary School
2003 N Main St
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4651
Gr: PK | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78842, TX?
How many public schools are located in 78842?
14 public schools are located in 78842.
What is the racial composition of students in 78842?
78842 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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