For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,229 students in 77979, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 77979, TX are Harrison/jefferson/madison Elementary School, Jackson/roosevelt Elementary School and Travis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 77979 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77979, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77979, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison/jefferson/madison Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 N Commerce St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-5253
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-5253
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Jackson/roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1512 Jackson St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3317
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3317
Gr: PK-5 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Travis Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Nueces St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3784
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3784
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
77979, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hope Alternative High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 Alcoa
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 782-3573
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 782-3573
Gr: 6-11 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
J J A E P High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 Alcoa Dr, #12
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Gr: 7-11 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 77979, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 77979, TX include Harrison/jefferson/madison Elementary School, Jackson/roosevelt Elementary School and Travis Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 77979?
3 public elementary schools are located in 77979.
What is the racial composition of students in 77979?
77979 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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