For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,362 students in 78629, TX (there are , serving 17 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 78629, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78629, TX are Rancho Sienna Elementary School, Gonzales North Avenue and Gonzales J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 78629 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78629, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78629, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rancho Sienna Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
751 Bonnet Blvd
Gonzales, TX 78629
(512) 260-4450
Gonzales, TX 78629
(512) 260-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 786 students
Rank: #22.
Gonzales North Avenue
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1032 St Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-1467
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-1467
Grades: 3-5
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Gonzales J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
426 N College St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-8641
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-8641
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13326 N Hwy 183
Gonzales, TX 78629
(210) 638-5300
Gonzales, TX 78629
(210) 638-5300
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #55.
Gonzales High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 N Sarah Dewitt Dr
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-7535
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-7535
Grades: 9-12
| 760 students
Rank: n/an/a
1600 St Andrews St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-2826
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-2826
Grades: K-2
| 512 students
Rank: n/an/a
222 St Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9551
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9551
Grades: PK
| 142 students
78629, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gonzales Alter Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1501 Saint Lawrence
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6914
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6914
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1032 Saint Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9557
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9557
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78629, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78629, TX include Rancho Sienna Elementary School, Gonzales North Avenue and Gonzales J High School.
How many public schools are located in 78629?
7 public schools are located in 78629.
What percentage of students in 78629 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 78629 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78629?
78629 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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