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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Hidalgo County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 332 public schools serving 216,237 students in Hidalgo County, TX (there are 27 private schools, serving 4,501 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Hidalgo County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hidalgo County, TX are South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy, Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy and Achieve Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hidalgo County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1106 N Shary Rd Bldg A
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-6467
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Achieve Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1601 N 27th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
South Texas Isd Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
900 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 E Martin Ave
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4577
Gr: PK-5 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Hidalgo Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8700 S I Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 834-4276
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #77.
Harry Shimotsu Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3101 San Mateo St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Gr: PK-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
B L Gray J High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4400 S Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Gr: 7-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2240
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1212.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3800 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
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: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
411 Ebano
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4251
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Valley View South Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
900 S Mccoll Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1650
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
Morris Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Trenton Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 618-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Rayburn Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7000 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4363
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4205 Los Indios Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Gr: PK-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Dr Pablo Perez
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7801 N Main
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1125
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Jimmy Carter Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
603 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2323.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1700 S Border
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6780
Gr: PK-5 | 1,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3408 E Olmo St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1450
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2525.
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: #26 - 2726. - 27.
E B Reyna Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 E Veterans Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2390
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Sharyland North J High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 Dove
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 686-1415
Gr: 7-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
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: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Carmen Anaya Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 W Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Mission Collegiate High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
605 S Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-6120
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 N Mccoll Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1700
Gr: PK-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Jc Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 E Las Milpas Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #3333.
Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2101 S Taylor Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 668-0426
Gr: PK-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Blanca E Sanchez
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2901 Incarnate Word
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Michael E Fossum Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7800 N Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1105
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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