For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,013 students in 78648, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78648, TX are Leonard Shanklin Elementary School and Gilbert Gerdes J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78648 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78648, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 78648, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leonard Shanklin Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 E Houston
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2515
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2515
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Gilbert Gerdes J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
214 E Bowie St
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2121
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2121
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
78648, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
118 Bowie
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2223
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2223
Gr: PK-1 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78648, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78648, TX include Leonard Shanklin Elementary School and Gilbert Gerdes J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78648?
2 public elementary schools are located in 78648.
What is the racial composition of students in 78648?
78648 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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