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Best 78540 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 37,989 students in 78540, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 78540, TX are Canterbury Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Austin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78540 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78540, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 78540, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2821 W Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2374
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
904 S 12th Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2385
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1023 E Kuhn St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2331
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Trevino Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
909 S Monmack Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1700 W Alberta Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2425
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2401 S Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 E Trenton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2545
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
San Carlos Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 S 83rd St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2370
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 318-0211
Gr: PK-12 | 1,782 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Dr Kay Teer Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 E Davis Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1111.
Cavazos Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 W Freddy Gonzalez
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2535
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
L B Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1801 E Sprague St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2358
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14000 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2445
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1414.
Vanguard Van Gogh
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1407 W Moore Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 403-5000
Gr: PK-9 | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Vanguard Rembrandt
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 E Kelly Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 283-0600
Gr: PK-12 | 1,978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Vanguard Picasso
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 S Athol
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 702-0134
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
South Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 W Freddy Gonzalez Dr
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2415
Gr: 6-8 | 1,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 S 21st Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2354
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1319 E Lovett St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Macaria Dela Garza Gorena Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1801 E Freddy Gonzalez Dr
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2460
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 W Rogers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2555
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22420 Fm1017
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2334
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1215 W Sprague St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2342
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Cano-gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1701 S Raul Longoria
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2380
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8610 Tex-mex
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2390
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2626.
Vanguard Mozart
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
155 E Business 83
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 223-2030
Gr: PK-12 | 1,236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
B L Garza Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1202 N Monmack Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2480
Gr: 6-8 | 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Anne L Magee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3420 Rogers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2306
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Monte Cristo Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4010 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2362
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Guerra Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10010 N Villa Fernandez Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2530
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3131.
Carmen V Avila Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9205 N Alamo
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2307
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3232.
Robert R Vela High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 E Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2650
Gr: 9-12 | 2,101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Francisco Barrientes Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 E Ebony
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2430
Gr: 6-8 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 E Russell Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3535.
Betts Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2320 S Cesar Chavez Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78540, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78540, TX include Canterbury Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Austin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78540?
48 public schools are located in 78540.
What is the racial composition of students in 78540?
78540 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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