Corpus Christi: Schools & Education
97 public schools serve Corpus Christi. Sst Corpus Christi is the largest at 2,215 students (grades -1-12). Total enrollment: 54,036 students.
- ~3,272 residents per school (vs Texas ~355).
K-12 Schools
97 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,272 residents per school. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (18)
Schools (97)
| School Districts · Districts | CALALLEN ISD, CORPUS CHRISTI ISD, CORPUS CHRISTI MONTESSORI SCHO, DR M L GARZA-GONZALEZ CHARTER , FLOUR BLUFF ISD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 15 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 97 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 54,036 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 3,479 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.50 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 36,041 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 66.7% |
| Schools Count | 97 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (6)
Colleges (5)
| Nearest College · Name | Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Portland |
| Nearest College · Phone | (361) 643-2373 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 9.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Janet F Harte Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 2629 Waldron Rd |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (361) 826-2310 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 78418 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2508 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 7 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (7)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 11 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 24.4% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12