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Best 78586 Texas Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public elementary schools serving 8,541 students in 78586, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78586, TX are South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy, Cash Elementary School and Idea Academy San Benito. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78586 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78586, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78586, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
151 S Helen Moore Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Cash Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 N Ponciana St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Idea Academy San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Gr: K-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Downs Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1302 N Dowling
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6720
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Idea College Preparatory San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Gr: 6-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
848 8th St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
La Encantada Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35001 Fm 1577
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6760
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
La Paloma Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35076 Padilla St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6780
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Elizabeth St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6880
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Rangerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17558 Landrum Park Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6840
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Berta Cabaza Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Shafer Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
33356 Fm 732
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-5055
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Positive Redirection Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
450 S Dowling St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6275
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1414.
San Benito Riverside Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35428 Padilla St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6940
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Zaragoza St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6860
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Miller Jordan Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 N Mccullough
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 S Sam Houston
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6820
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
451 Biddle Ave
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6740
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Collegiate Academy
2115 N Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Greyhounds Online Academy
2115 N Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
Gr: K-10 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78586, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78586, TX include South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy, Cash Elementary School and Idea Academy San Benito.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78586?
20 public elementary schools are located in 78586.
What is the racial composition of students in 78586?
78586 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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