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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Mission Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 56 public elementary schools serving 30,337 students in Mission, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mission, TX are Harry Shimotsu Elementary School, Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School and E B Reyna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mission, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mission have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Mission, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3301 W Mile 3
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #66.
Enrique Kiki Camarena Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2612 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #77.
Idea North Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Gr: K-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Mims Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 E Two Mile Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Romulo D Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2571 E 4th St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Donna Wernecke Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4500 Dove Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 928-1063
Gr: PK-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
John H Shary Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2300 N Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5282
Gr: PK-6 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Hurla M Midkiff Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4201 N Mayberry
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2610 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2820
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1414.
Ann Richards Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7005 Ann Richards Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1515.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Elm Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Jose De Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 N Schuebach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1717.
Salinas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10820 N Conway Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Irene M Garcia Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
933 Paula Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1919.
Guillermo Flores Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1913 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2020.
Idea Academy Mission
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Gr: K-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Elodia R Chapa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5670 Doffing Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Leo J Leo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1625 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2370
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Ollie O'grady Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
810 W Griffin Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Castro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 S Mayberry
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Idea North Mission College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Diaz-villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5543 La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2470
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2727.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
78 Showers Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Hilda C Escobar/alicia C Rios Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3505 N Trosper Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Jessie L Jensen Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
510 N Glasscock Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5252
Gr: PK-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Narciso Cavazos
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4563 Minnesota Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2430
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3131.
Cantu Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
920 W Main Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Idea Palmview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 N Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Gr: 6-10 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Idea College Preparatory Mission
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Gr: 6-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Leal Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
318 S Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Henry B Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3912 E Expy 83
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2460
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mission, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mission, TX include Harry Shimotsu Elementary School, Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School and E B Reyna Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mission?
56 public elementary schools are located in Mission.
What is the racial composition of students in Mission?
Mission public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mission are often viewed compared to one another?

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