For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,423 students in 78617, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 78617, TX are Popham Elementary School, Newton Collins Elementary School and Del Valle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78617 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78617, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78617, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Popham Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7014 Elroy Rd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3750
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Newton Collins Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7609 Apogee Blvd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3900
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Del Valle Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Ross Rd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3400
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Del Valle Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Ross Rd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3350
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Del Valle High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Ross Rd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3200
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3200
Gr: 8-12 | 3,504 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Del Valle Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Ross Road B
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3300
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Travis Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3207 W Slaughter Ln
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3040
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3040
Gr: 10-11 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78617, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78617, TX include Popham Elementary School, Newton Collins Elementary School and Del Valle Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 78617?
7 public schools are located in 78617.
What is the racial composition of students in 78617?
78617 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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