For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,235 students in 78861, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78861, TX are Mcdowell Middle School and Newell E Woolls Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78861 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78861, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78861, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcdowell Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1602 27th St S
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-2261
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-2261
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Newell E Woolls Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2802 Ave Q
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7666
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7666
Gr: 3-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
2502 Ave Q
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-3161
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-3161
Gr: PK-2 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
78861, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Detention Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2516 Mchaughten
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Gr: 8-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78861, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78861, TX include Mcdowell Middle School and Newell E Woolls Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78861?
3 public elementary schools are located in 78861.
What is the racial composition of students in 78861?
78861 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).