Top 10 Best Hidalgo County Public Schools (2022)
For the 2022 school year, there are 336 public schools serving 218,532 students in Hidalgo County, TX. Hidalgo County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
The top ranked public schools in Hidalgo County, TX are Achieve Early College High School, South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy and Mission Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Hidalgo County Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Achieve Early College High School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1601 N 27th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Math: 86% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Grades: 7-8
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Mission Collegiate High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 S Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-6120
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-6120
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1106 N Shary Rd Bldg A
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-6467
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-6467
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Jimmy Carter Early College High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
603 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2200
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2240
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2240
Grades: 9-12
| 496 students
Rank: #77.
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 80% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 822 students
Rank: #88.
Mercedes Early College Academy
Alternative School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
837 S Ohio
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5180
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5180
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Canterbury Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2821 W Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2374
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2374
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Valley View North Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1600
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1600
Grades: PK-4
| 402 students
Rank: #1111.
Gonzalez Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 E Martin Ave
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4577
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4577
Grades: PK-5
| 838 students
Rank: #1212.
Idea Quest College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 75% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Grades: 6-12
| 742 students
Rank: #1313.
South Texas Isd World Scholars
Magnet School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 S Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #1414.
B L Gray J High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4400 S Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Grades: 7-8
| 725 students
Rank: #1515.
Harry Shimotsu Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3101 San Mateo St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Grades: PK-6
| 672 students
Rank: #1616.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
904 S 12th Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2385
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2385
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #1717.
Carmen Anaya Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 W Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1818.
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4205 Los Indios Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Grades: PK-6
| 440 students
Rank: #1919.
Valley View Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1450
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1450
Grades: PK-4
| 420 students
Rank: #2020.
Valley View 5th Grade Campus
Math: 74% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1400
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1400
Grades: 5
| 256 students
Rank: #2121.
Jc Kelly Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 E Las Milpas Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4201
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4201
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #2222.
Sharyland High School
Math: 69% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1106 N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5300
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,525 students
Rank: #2323.
Milam Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4333
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 801 students
Rank: #2424.
Memorial Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 S Border
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6780
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6780
Grades: PK-5
| 988 students
Rank: #2525.
Morris Middle School
Math: 74% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Trenton Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 618-7300
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 618-7300
Grades: 6-9
| 1,001 students
Rank: #2626.
Hurla M Midkiff Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4201 N Mayberry
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #2727.
Sharyland North J High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Dove
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 686-1415
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 686-1415
Grades: 7-8
| 831 students
Rank: #2828.
Cathey Middle School
Math: 69% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 N Cynthia
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4300
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 966 students
Rank: #2929.
Idea Toros College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 961-7807
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 961-7807
Grades: 7-12
| 281 students
Rank: #3030.
R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14000 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2445
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2445
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #3131.
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 67% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2553 Roegiers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Grades: 6-12
| 743 students
Rank: #3232.
Houston Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3221 Olga Ave
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-1167
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-1167
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #3333.
Trevino Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
909 S Monmack Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2550
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Hidalgo Park Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8700 S I Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 834-4276
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 834-4276
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Valley View South Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1650
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1650
Grades: PK-4
| 315 students
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Hidalgo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alter Center For Ed (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
101 East Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Beto House High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4513 West Business Hwy 83
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
218 E Juarez St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 702-5798
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 702-5798
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cameron County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
317 West Gore St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
College Career & Technology Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1100 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8515
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8515
Grades: 12
| n/a students
2112 North Main St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
1001 N Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
100 S Bus Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Grades: 6-10
| n/a students
619 Mile 17
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-8275
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-8275
Grades: 6
| 364 students
Eagle Academy Of Pharr At Mission (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1612 E Griffin Pkwy #1
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
600 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Grades: 5-6
| 243 students
El Aep Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1106 North Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Grades: 2-3
| 3 students
Excel Academy Campus (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2006 Silver Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Grades: 9-11
| 65 students
814 E Plaza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
900 East Birch St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Guidance Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Grades: 6-11
| 22 students
801 East Canton
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2440
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2440
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Hidalgo Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Hidalgo Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1201 Bryce Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5500
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5500
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3017 S 10 St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Grades: 10-11
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hidalgo J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Grades: 12
| 1 students
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Ignite Pub School And Com Serv Center At Rio Grande City (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5103 S Embassy
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 488-8883
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 488-8883
Grades: PK-12
| 169 students
Ignite Public School And Community Ser Center At Raymondville (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1205 S 7th St
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 689-3300
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 689-3300
Grades: PK-12
| 109 students
Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Brownsville (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
508 E Elizabeth St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 542-3363
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 542-3363
Grades: PK-12
| 250 students
Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Edinburg (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
4737 S Sugar Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 380-6616
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 380-6616
Grades: PK-12
| 223 students
Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Mission (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1352 E First St Ste A
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 519-2227
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 519-2227
Grades: PK-12
| 253 students
Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Weslaco (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
615 S International Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 969-2600
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 969-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 215 students
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