For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,845 students in 78526, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78526, TX are Idea Brownsville College Preparatory, Promesa College Prep Brownsville and Harmony School Of Innovation - Brownsville. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78526 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78526, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78526, TX Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Gr: 6-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1944 E Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3451 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Gr: 6-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Idea Sports Park College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6650 Old Alice Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5300
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
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 504-6305
Gr: 6-12
78526, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4350 Morrison Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
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 middle schools in 78526, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78526, TX include Idea Brownsville College Preparatory, Promesa College Prep Brownsville and Harmony School Of Innovation - Brownsville.
How many public middle schools are located in 78526?
5 public middle schools are located in 78526.
What is the racial composition of students in 78526?
78526 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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