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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cameron County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 163 public schools serving 94,110 students in Cameron County, TX (there are 22 private schools, serving 3,227 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Cameron County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cameron County, TX are Ortiz Elementary School, South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy and Brownsville Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cameron County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cameron County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cameron County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
151 S Helen Moore Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Harlingen School Of Health Professions
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2302 N 21st St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Gr: 8-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Pullam Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3200 Madrid Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Rancho Verde Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Rancho Alegre
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Garza At Southmost Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5245 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8870
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Olmito Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Arroyo Blvd
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3950
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Heritage Trl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Gr: PK-5 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3101 Mcallen Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Bryss Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1212.
Lee H Means Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1204 E Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3377
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Palmer-laakso Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30515 Farm Rd 1847
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5121
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Lopez-riggins Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
613 Mesquite Ln
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6916
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Yturria Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2955 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Breeden Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3955 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Idea Riverview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Gr: K-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2980 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
309 W Lincoln Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3080
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Idea Brownsville Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Gr: K-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Harlingen Collegiate High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2901 Medical Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9690
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
Pena Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4975 Salida De La Luna
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 547-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2424.
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29783 Rangerville Raod
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8402 W Wilson Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Dora Romero Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9705 Cajun Blvd
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4350 Coffeeport Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6030
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Cash Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 N Ponciana St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
Las Yescas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23413 Fm 803
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6955
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Idea Frontier Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Gr: K-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2540 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Idea Academy San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Gr: K-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Los Fresnos Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
32602 State Hwy 100
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cameron County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Cameron County, TX include Ortiz Elementary School, South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy and Brownsville Early College High School.
How many public schools are located in Cameron County?
171 public schools are located in Cameron County.
What percentage of students in Cameron County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Cameron County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cameron County?
Cameron County public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cameron County are often viewed compared to one another?

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