For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,951 students in 78061, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 78061, TX are Pearsall Intermediate School, Pearsall J High School and Pearsall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78061 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78061, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78061, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearsall Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
523 E Florida St
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-3316
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-3316
Gr: 3-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Pearsall J High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 E Alabama St
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8021
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8021
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Pearsall High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Maverick Dr
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
321 W Pena
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-4108
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-4108
Gr: PK-2 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78061, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78061, TX include Pearsall Intermediate School, Pearsall J High School and Pearsall High School.
How many public schools are located in 78061?
4 public schools are located in 78061.
What is the racial composition of students in 78061?
78061 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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