For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 560 students in 78801, TX (there are , serving 259 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 78801, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public school in 78801, TX is Uvalde Dual Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 78801 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78801, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78801, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uvalde Dual Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 N Benson Rd
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-2988
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-2988
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
78801, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excel Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2 Coyote Trl
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-4973
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-4973
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78801, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78801, TX include Uvalde Dual Language Academy.
How many public schools are located in 78801?
1 public schools are located in 78801.
What percentage of students in 78801 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 78801 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78801?
78801 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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