For the 2024 school year, there are 188 public preschools serving 96,586 students in Hidalgo County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Hidalgo County, TX are Gonzalez Elementary School, Milam Elementary School and Jc Kelly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hidalgo County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 E Martin Ave
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4577
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4577
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students
Rank: #22.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3800 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4333
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 785 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2821 W Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2374
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2374
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #55.
Valley View South Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1650
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1650
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 266 students
Rank: #77.
Dr Pablo Perez
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7801 N Main
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1125
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1125
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
904 S 12th Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2385
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2385
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #99.
Harry Shimotsu Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3101 San Mateo St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Grades: PK-6
| 664 students
Rank: #1010.
Rayburn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7000 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4363
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4363
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #1111.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 S Border
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6780
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6780
Grades: PK-5
| 939 students
Rank: #1212.
Idea Quest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Blanca E Sanchez
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Incarnate Word
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1100
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Castaneda Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 N 34th
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 623-8882
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 623-8882
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1515.
Trevino Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 S Monmack Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2550
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #1616.
Carmen Anaya Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 W Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 W Alberta Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2425
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2425
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Cavazos Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 W Freddy Gonzalez
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2535
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2535
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Lucile Hendricks Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3900 Goldcrest
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1145
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1145
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #2020.
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 Ebano
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4251
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4251
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #2121.
R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14000 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2445
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2445
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #2222.
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2900 N R Longoria
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2850
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2850
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Horizon Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Grades: PK-9
| 391 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4205 Los Indios Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
Rank: #2525.
Hidalgo Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Second St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4226
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4226
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #2626.
Romulo D Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2571 E 4th St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4900
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 503 students
Rank: #2727.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Grades: PK-11
| 1,313 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1450
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1450
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1700
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #3030.
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 840 students
Rank: #3131.
Macaria Dela Garza Gorena Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E Freddy Gonzalez Dr
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2460
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2460
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #3232.
Idea Mcallen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 858 students
Rank: #3333.
Idea North Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 870 students
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Cano-gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S Raul Longoria
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2380
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2380
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Dr Kay Teer Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 E Davis Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2410
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2410
Grades: PK-5
| 627 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
2400 Jordan Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 167 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
2000 N 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Grades: PK
| 383 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 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 2021)
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 381-8600
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 381-8600
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 County J J A E P Elementary School (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 Elementary School (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 High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
Hidalgo J J A E P Elementary School (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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hidalgo County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Hidalgo County, TX include Gonzalez Elementary School, Milam Elementary School and Jc Kelly Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hidalgo County, TX?
188 public preschools are located in Hidalgo County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County, TX?
Hidalgo County, TX public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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