Top 5 Best 78539 Texas Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,286 students in 78539, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 434 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 78539, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78539, TX are South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy, South Texas Isd World Scholars and Vanguard Beethoven. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78539 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 78539, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78539, TX Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Math: 57% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Grades: 7-8
| 614 students
Rank: #22.
South Texas Isd World Scholars
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 S Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
Math: 24% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Grades: PK-11
| 1,313 students
Rank: #44.
Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2510 S Cesar Chavez
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2308
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #55.
Hargill Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13394 4th St
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2338
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jjaep-southwest Key Program
Alternative School
1313 S 18th St
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78539 Texas

78539, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
801 East Canton
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2440
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
100 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 78539, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78539, TX include South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy, South Texas Isd World Scholars and Vanguard Beethoven.
How many public schools are located in 78539, TX?
6 public schools are located in 78539, TX.
What percentage of students in 78539, TX go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 78539, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78539, TX?
78539, TX public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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