Best 78526 Texas Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,652 students in 78526, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78526, TX are Idea Brownsville College Preparatory, Harmony School Of Innovation - Brownsville and Idea Sports Park College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78526 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78526, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78526 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Idea Brownsville College Preparatory, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78526, TX Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Gr: 6-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3451 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Gr: 6-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Idea Sports Park College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6650 Old Alice Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Brownsville Academic Center
Alternative School
3308 Robindale Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 504-6305
Gr: 6-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78526 Texas

78526, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4350 Morrison Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 78526, TX?
How many public high schools are located in 78526?
4 public high schools are located in 78526.
What is the racial composition of students in 78526?
78526 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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