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Best Brownsville Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 15,793 students in Brownsville, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Brownsville, TX are Brownsville Early College High School, Idea Riverview College Preparatory and Veterans Memorial Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brownsville, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Brownsville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Brownsville, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Veterans Memorial Early College High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Brownsville, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownsville Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
343 Ringgold Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Veterans Memorial Early College High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Charger Ln
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Gr: 6-12 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Gr: 6-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-11 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3451 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Gr: 6-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Hanna Early College High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2615 Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Porter Early College High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Pace Early College High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
314 W Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1111.
Idea Sports Park College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6650 Old Alice Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #1313.
Rivera Early College High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6955 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Lopez Early College High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3205 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,739 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Triumph Public High Schools-brownsville
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
944 E Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 372-1433
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: n/an/a
Brownsville Academic Center
Alternative School
3308 Robindale Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 504-6305
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bryss Academy High School
Charter School
2250 N Coria
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Gr: 9 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Brownsville, TX?
How many public high schools are located in Brownsville?
17 public high schools are located in Brownsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Brownsville?
Brownsville public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Brownsville are often viewed compared to one another?

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