For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,031 students in 78118, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78118, TX are Karnes City J High School, Karnes City High School and Roger E Sides Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78118 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78118, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78118, TX 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Karnes City J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 E Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6400
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Karnes City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6300
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Roger E Sides Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 N Esplanade St
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: 2-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Karnes City J J A E P
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: 10 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 E Mayfield
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: PK-1 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Kcisd - Daep
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: 7-10 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
78118, Texas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kcisd - Aep High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students
404 N Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(512) 778-0421
Karnes City, TX 78118
(512) 778-0421
Gr: 6-12 | 2,666 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78118, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78118, TX include Karnes City J High School, Karnes City High School and Roger E Sides Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78118?
6 public schools are located in 78118.
What is the racial composition of students in 78118?
78118 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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