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Best 78537 Texas Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public elementary schools serving 10,531 students in 78537, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 78537 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78537, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78537, TX Public Elementary 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: n/an/a
Donna Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
281 Military Hwy
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1954
Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78537, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78537, TX include Idea Academy, Idea College Prep and A P Solis Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78537?
20 public elementary schools are located in 78537.
What is the racial composition of students in 78537?
78537 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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