For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,405 students in 78412, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 78412, TX are Early Childhood Development Center, Smith Elementary School and Cullen Place Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78412 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78412, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78412, TX Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early Childhood Development Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6300 Ocean Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Grades: PK
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6902 Williams Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2760
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Cullen Place Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Belmeade Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 838 students
78412, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5225 Greely
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
5241 Kentner St
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-0160
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-0160
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 78412, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 78412, TX include Early Childhood Development Center, Smith Elementary School and Cullen Place Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78412?
3 public preschools are located in 78412.
What is the racial composition of students in 78412?
78412 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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