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ZIP 77973 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 77973

K-12 nearby
3
Public
3
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 77973 (TX) is associated with Refugio Independent School District (LEA 4836780) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 3 K-12 schools (3 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.7 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is University of Houston-Victoria about 18.8 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Refugio Independent School District
LEA ID
4836780
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (9)

  • University of Houston-Victoria18.8 miles (30.3 km)4yr-public
  • Victoria College18.9 miles (30.3 km)2yr-public
  • Coastal Bend College48.2 miles (77.6 km)2yr-public
  • Del Mar College60.1 miles (96.7 km)4yr-public
  • Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi61.2 miles (98.6 km)4yr-public
  • Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi64.0 miles (102.9 km)2yr-private
  • Wharton County Junior College76.0 miles (122.3 km)2yr-public
  • Texas A&M University-Kingsville89.7 miles (144.3 km)4yr-public
  • Texas Lutheran University93.8 miles (150.9 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
AUSTWELL-TIVOLI ELpublic——7.7 miles (12.3 km)
AUSTWELL-TIVOLI H Spublic——7.7 miles (12.3 km)
BLOOMINGTON ELpublic——8.9 miles (14.3 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 77973

What school district is ZIP code 77973 in?
ZIP 77973 (TX) maps to Refugio Independent School District (LEA ID 4836780) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 77973?
US5 lists 3 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 3 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 77973 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 77973 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher0.0%
High school42.1%
Less than HS57.9%
School districtRefugio Independent School District