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Best 78596 Texas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 6,192 students in 78596, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 78596, TX are Idea Edgemere College Preparatory, Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory and Weslaco East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78596 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78596, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78596 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78596, TX Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15101 Edgemere Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(915) 201-1959
Gr: 6-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Gr: 6-12 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Weslaco East High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
810 S Pleasantview Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6950
Gr: 9-12 | 2,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Weslaco High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1005 W Pike Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,699 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
104 S Garza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6916
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Career And College Development Center
Alternative School
814 E Plaza St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6916
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 78596, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 78596, TX include Idea Edgemere College Preparatory, Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory and Weslaco East High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78596?
6 public high schools are located in 78596.
What is the racial composition of students in 78596?
78596 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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