Top 10 Best Hidalgo County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 262 public elementary schools serving 143,998 students in Hidalgo County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hidalgo County, TX are Gonzalez Elementary School, Milam Elementary School and South Texas Isd Health Professions. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Hidalgo County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gonzalez Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 E Martin Ave
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4577
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students
Rank: #22.
Milam Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3800 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 785 students
Rank: #33.
South Texas Isd Health Professions
Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Grades: 6-12
| 940 students
Rank: #44.
Jc Kelly Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 E Las Milpas Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4201
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #55.
Morris Middle School
Math: 59% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Trenton Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 618-7300
Grades: 6-9
| 1,013 students
Rank: #66.
Canterbury Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2821 W Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2374
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #77.
Valley View South Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1650
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #88.
Hidalgo Park Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8700 S I Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 834-4276
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #99.
Dr Pablo Perez
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7801 N Main
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1125
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
904 S 12th Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2385
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1111.
Harry Shimotsu Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3101 San Mateo St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Grades: PK-6
| 664 students
Rank: #1212.
Rayburn Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7000 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4363
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #1313.
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 751 students
Rank: #1414.
Cathey Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 N Cynthia
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #1515.
Memorial Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 S Border
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6780
Grades: PK-5
| 939 students
Rank: #1616.
Idea Quest Academy
Charter School
Math: 43% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #1717.
Idea Quest College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 30% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Grades: 6-12
| 688 students
Rank: #1818.
Michael E Fossum Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7800 N Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1105
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Blanca E Sanchez
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2901 Incarnate Word
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Castaneda Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4100 N 34th
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 623-8882
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #2121.
Trevino Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
909 S Monmack Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #2222.
Carmen Anaya Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 W Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 W Alberta Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2425
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Cavazos Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1501 W Freddy Gonzalez
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2535
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Lucile Hendricks Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3900 Goldcrest
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1145
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #2626.
Idea College Prep Weslaco
Charter School
Math: 31% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 749 students
Rank: #2727.
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
411 Ebano
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4251
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #2828.
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 30% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Grades: 6-10
| 480 students
Rank: #2929.
Idea Owassa College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 40% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Grades: 6-9
| 390 students
Rank: #3030.
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 30% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2553 Roegiers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Grades: 6-12
| 732 students
Rank: #3131.
R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14000 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2445
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #3232.
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2900 N R Longoria
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2850
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Horizon Montessori
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
320 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Grades: PK-9
| 391 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Idea College Preparatory Mission
Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Grades: 6-12
| 779 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4205 Los Indios Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
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Hidalgo County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
101 East Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4513 West Business Hwy 83
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
2400 Jordan Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
218 E Juarez St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 702-5798
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
317 West Gore St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
1100 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8515
Grades: 12
| n/a students
2112 North Main St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
1001 N Fir St
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
Grades: 6-10
| n/a students
619 Mile 17
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-8275
Grades: 6
| 364 students
Eagle Academy Of Pharr At Mission (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
1612 E Griffin Pkwy #1
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
2000 N 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Grades: PK
| 383 students
600 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Grades: 5-6
| 243 students
201 East Exp 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-5441
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1106 North Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Grades: 2-3
| 3 students
2006 Silver Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Grades: 9-11
| 65 students
814 E Plaza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
900 East Birch St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Grades: 6-11
| 22 students
201 East Exp 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-5441
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 East Canton
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2440
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
100 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3900 N 23rd St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 381-8600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1201 Bryce Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5500
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
3017 S 10 St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Grades: 10-11
| n/a students
3900 N 23rd St
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Grades: 12
| 1 students
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
5103 S Embassy
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 488-8883
Grades: PK-12
| 169 students
1205 S 7th St
Mcallen, TX 78502
(956) 689-3300
Grades: PK-12
| 109 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hidalgo County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hidalgo County, TX include Gonzalez Elementary School, Milam Elementary School and South Texas Isd Health Professions.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hidalgo County, TX?
262 public elementary schools are located in Hidalgo County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County, TX?
Hidalgo County, TX public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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