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Best 78076 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,290 students in 78076, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 78076, TX are Zapata North Elementary School, Zapata South Elementary School and Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78076 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78076, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78076, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zapata North Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 E 17th Ave
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Zapata South Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Delmar St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4332
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
805 Mira Flores St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
307 Lincoln St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-5611
Gr: PK-5 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
Zapata High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2009 State Hwy 16
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-0280
Gr: 9-12 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Zapata Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
702 E 17th Ave
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6542
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78076, TX?
How many public schools are located in 78076?
6 public schools are located in 78076.
What is the racial composition of students in 78076?
78076 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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