For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,834 students in 78957, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 78957, TX are Smithville Elementary School, Smithville J High School and Smithville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78957 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78957, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78957, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Bishop St
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2406
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2406
Gr: 1-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Smithville J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
287 Hwy 95 S
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2407
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2407
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Smithville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 Hwy 95
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2451
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2451
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
403 Sw 4th St
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2519
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2519
Gr: PK-K | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
78957, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Woodside Trails (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1302 Park Rd 1c
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2487
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2487
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78957, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78957, TX include Smithville Elementary School, Smithville J High School and Smithville High School.
How many public schools are located in 78957?
4 public schools are located in 78957.
What is the racial composition of students in 78957?
78957 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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