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Best 78537 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 14,504 students in 78537, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 172 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 78537, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78537, TX are Idea Academy, Idea College Prep and A P Solis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78537 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78537, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78537, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Gr: K-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Idea College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
A P Solis Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1650
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Capt D Salinas Ii Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
333 E Hwy 83
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 783-1332
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
A M Ochoa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
424 S 11th St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #66.
Julian S Adame
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 N Fm 493
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 461-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #77.
Le Noir Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
316 N Main St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1685
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #88.
W A Todd Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Salinas Blvd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #99.
J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
503 S Hutto Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1995
Gr: 1-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
T Price Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2906 E Roberts
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1303
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3207 N Goolie Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1977
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Guzman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
510 S D Salinas Blvd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1920
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1313.
Dora M Sauceda Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
520 N Vly View Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1360
Gr: 6-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1414.
C Stainke Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1309 S Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1940
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
503 S Hutto Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1990
Gr: PK-2 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1616.
Patricia S Garza Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8801 Alberta Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1886
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1717.
Maria Alicia P Munoz Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 E Roosevelt
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1310
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1818.
Veterans Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2711 N Golie Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1350
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1919.
Daniel Singleterry Senior
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9113 N Val Verde Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1845
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Donna High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 E Wood Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,992 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Donna North High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7250 N Val Verde Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-4190
Gr: 9-12 | 1,974 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Donna Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
281 Military Hwy
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1954
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 688-6123
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78537, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78537, TX include Idea Academy, Idea College Prep and A P Solis Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 78537?
23 public schools are located in 78537.
What percentage of students in 78537 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 78537 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78537?
78537 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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