For the 2026-27 school year, there are 24 public elementary schools serving 11,245 students in 78550, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78550, TX are Lee H Means Elementary School, Bowie Elementary School and Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78550 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78550, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78550, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee H Means Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1204 E Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3377
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3377
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 W Lincoln Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3080
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3080
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8402 W Wilson Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4060
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Stuart Place Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Business Hwy 83
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3160
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3160
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Dishman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 Madeley
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3100
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Bonham Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 E Jefferson
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3070
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1406 W Jefferson St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3090
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 N B St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3200
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16495 Primera Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3190
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3190
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8200
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Austin Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3060
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3060
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Treasure Hills Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Haine Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3180
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3180
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Rio Hondo Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3020
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3020
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Moises Vela Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Palm Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3479
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3479
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Gutierrez Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3205 W Wilson Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4400
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Long Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 N 7th
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3140
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Polk Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3170
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3170
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Taft Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3110
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3110
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S J St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3120
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3120
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 S 13th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3040
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3040
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Ben Milam Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Rangerville Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3150
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Coakley Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 S 6th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3000
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 S M St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3130
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3130
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Secondary Alter Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Sam Houston
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
78550, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3700 E Harrison Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(210) 333-6227
Harlingen, TX 78550
(210) 333-6227
Gr: 7-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Keys Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2809 N 7th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3220
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3220
Gr: 9-12
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 95%
New Pathways Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
208 S F St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3445
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3445
Gr: 1-6
Southwest Key (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
23011 Rio Rancho
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2034
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2034
Gr: 6-9 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78550, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78550, TX include Lee H Means Elementary School, Bowie Elementary School and Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78550?
24 public elementary schools are located in 78550.
What is the racial composition of students in 78550?
78550 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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