For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 726 students in 78140, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78140, TX are Nixon Smiley Elementary School and Nixon-smiley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78140 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78140, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78140, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nixon Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Anglin St
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: PK-4
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Nixon-smiley Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 5-8
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
78140, Texas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nixon-smiley Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nixon-smiley Pace (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78140, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78140, TX include Nixon Smiley Elementary School and Nixon-smiley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78140?
3 public elementary schools are located in 78140.
What is the racial composition of students in 78140?
78140 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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