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Best Edinburg Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 18,430 students in Edinburg, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Edinburg, TX are Idea Quest College Preparatory, South Texas Isd World Scholars and Vanguard Beethoven. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edinburg, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Edinburg have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Edinburg, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Idea Quest College Preparatory, with ≥95% 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 Edinburg, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Quest College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Gr: 6-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
South Texas Isd World Scholars
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 S Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2553 Roegiers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Gr: 6-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Idea Toros College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3300 Texas Rd
Edinburg, TX 78542
(956) 961-7807
Gr: 8-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Edinburg High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 E Wisconsin
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Edinburg North High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Economedes High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1414 N Alamo
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2450
Gr: 9-12 | 2,689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1313.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2321
Gr: 6-11 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Lone Star H S South (Tjjd)
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 E Monte Cristo Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-5562
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Edinburg Alternative Education Academy
Alternative School
1301 E Schunior
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2598
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
Edinburg Collegiate High School
1401 E Freddy Gonzalez
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Jjaep-southwest Key Program
Alternative School
1313 S 18th St
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Gr: 8-9 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Vision Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
1200 E Schunior
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2584
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Edinburg, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Edinburg, TX include Idea Quest College Preparatory, South Texas Isd World Scholars and Vanguard Beethoven.
How many public high schools are located in Edinburg?
18 public high schools are located in Edinburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Edinburg?
Edinburg 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 Edinburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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