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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 78577 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 21,871 students in 78577, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 518 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 78577, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78577, TX are Valley View South Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School and Carmen Anaya Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78577 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78577, 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 78577, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
Aida C Escobar Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 W Kelly St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2920
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
714 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8525
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Idea Owassa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 351-4959
Gr: K-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 E Thomas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #99.
Idea Owassa College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Allen & William Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
615 W El Dora Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Dr William Long Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3700 N Raiders Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Graciela Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1002 W Juan Balli
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2790
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1313.
Psja North Early College High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 E Nolana Loop
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2360
Gr: 9-12 | 2,166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 E Las Milpas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Gr: 6-12 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1515.
Valley View North Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 E Anaya Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1616.
Berta S Palacios Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 E Thomas Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Idea Elsa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
431 S Fannin
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 567-4700
Gr: K-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 W Hall Acres Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Valley View J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9601 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1300
Gr: 7-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2020.
Kelly-pharr Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Sam Houston St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2870
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Idea Academy Pharr
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Las Milpas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Gr: K-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #2222.
Psja Southwest Early College High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Javelina Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2480
Gr: 9-12 | 1,588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 W Hall Acres Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2650
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Henry Ford Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 E Polk St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2770
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 S Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2610
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Lyndon B Johnson Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Sioux Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2590
Gr: 6-8 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Jaime Escalante Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6123 S Cage
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2828.
Daniel Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1920 N Hibiscus
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2880
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Raul Longoria Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 N Cypress
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Valley View High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,227 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Buell Central Daep
Alternative School
218 E Juarez
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2500
Gr: 6-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Psja Early Start
601 E Kelly
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2801
Gr: PK | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy
1200 E Polk Ave
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Gr: PK-1 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78577, TX?
How many public schools are located in 78577?
33 public schools are located in 78577.
What percentage of students in 78577 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 78577 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78577?
78577 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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