For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,269 students in 78408, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 78408, TX are Rise Academy, Gibson Elementary School and Oak Park Special Emphasis School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78408 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78408, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78408, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
207 N Martin Luther King Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5723 Hampshire Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-2500
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Oak Park Special Emphasis School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Leopard St
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-2120
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 78408, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 78408, TX include Rise Academy, Gibson Elementary School and Oak Park Special Emphasis School.
How many public preschools are located in 78408?
3 public preschools are located in 78408.
What is the racial composition of students in 78408?
78408 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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