For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,907 students in 78842, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78842, TX are Roberto Bobby Barrera El Stem Magnet, Del Rio Early College High School and Del Rio Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 78842 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78842, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78842, TX ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roberto Bobby Barrera El Stem Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
575 Mitchell Blvd
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4110
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4110
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Del Rio Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Memorial Dr
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4416
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4416
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Del Rio Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Raymond Lozano Blvd
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4530
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4530
Gr: 7-8 | 1,414 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Echo Vly Dr
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4600
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4600
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Dr Lonnie Green Jr Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 Cantu Rd
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4756
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4756
Gr: K-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Waters Ave
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4730
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4730
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
San Felipe Memorial Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1207 W Garza
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4570
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4570
Gr: 6 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Dr Fermin Calderon Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Hwy 90 E
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4620
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4620
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Martin
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4700
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4700
Gr: K-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Ruben Chavira Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2253 S Us Hwy 277
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4668
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4668
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Del Rio High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Memorial Dr
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4329
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4329
Gr: 9-12 | 2,491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Blended Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Las Vacas
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4685
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4685
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
401 Pitaya Ln
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4770
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4770
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
2003 N Main St
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4651
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4651
Gr: PK | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
78842, Texas ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
90 Memorial Dr
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4400
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4400
Gr: 9-10 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
2003 N Main St
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4777
Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 778-4777
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78842, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78842, TX include Roberto Bobby Barrera El Stem Magnet, Del Rio Early College High School and Del Rio Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 78842?
14 public schools are located in 78842.
What is the racial composition of students in 78842?
78842 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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