For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,423 students in 78617, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78617, TX are Popham Elementary School, Newton Collins Elementary School and Del Valle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78617 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78617, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78617, TX 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Popham Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7014 Elroy Rd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3750
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Newton Collins Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7609 Apogee Blvd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3900
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Del Valle Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Ross Rd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3400
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Del Valle Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Ross Rd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3350
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Del Valle High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Ross Rd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3200
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3200
Gr: 8-12 | 3,504 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Del Valle Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Ross Road B
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3300
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Travis Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3207 W Slaughter Ln
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3040
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3040
Gr: 10-11 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78617, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78617, TX include Popham Elementary School, Newton Collins Elementary School and Del Valle Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 78617?
7 public schools are located in 78617.
What is the racial composition of students in 78617?
78617 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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