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Best 78390 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 812 students in 78390, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 78390, TX are Woodroe Petty Elementary School, Ricardo L Trevino J High School and Taft High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78390 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78390, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78390, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodroe Petty Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Peach Streeet
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Ricardo L Trevino J High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Gregory St
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Taft High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Rincon Rd
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78390, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78390, TX include Woodroe Petty Elementary School, Ricardo L Trevino J High School and Taft High School.
How many public schools are located in 78390?
3 public schools are located in 78390.
What is the racial composition of students in 78390?
78390 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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