For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 720 students in 78140, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78140, TX are Nixon Smiley Elementary School and Nixon-smiley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78140 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78140, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78140, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nixon Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Anglin St
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Nixon-smiley Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: 5-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: 4-10 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78140, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78140, TX include Nixon Smiley Elementary School and Nixon-smiley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78140?
3 public elementary schools are located in 78140.
What is the racial composition of students in 78140?
78140 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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