Top 10 Best 78501 Texas Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 7,415 students in 78501, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78501, TX are Milam Elementary School, Idea Mcallen College Preparatory and Cathey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78501 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78501, 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78501, TX Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Idea Mcallen Academy
Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 858 students
Rank: #66.
Wilson Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Hackberry St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4525
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #77.
Mcauliffe Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Daffodil Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Fields Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Dallas Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4344
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Jackson Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Harvey
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4277
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Seguin Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 N 29th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4565
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #1111.
Thigpen-zavala Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Galveston Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4377
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #1212.
Travis Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Houston St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4242
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Rank: #1313.
Alvarez Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2606 Gumwood Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4471
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
Instr/guid Center
Alternative School
2604 Galveston Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4393
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78501 Texas

78501, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4513 West Business Hwy 83
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
2000 N 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Grades: PK
| 383 students
2000 N 23rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-1169
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1601 N 27th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Grades: 6-9
| 534 students
2100 Hackberry Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4455
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
New Hope Middle School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
1000 N Mccoll Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(361) 563-7979
Grades: 7-8
| 35 students
3900 N 23rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-6031
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students
520 S 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4353
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78501, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78501, TX include Milam Elementary School, Idea Mcallen College Preparatory and Cathey Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78501, TX?
14 public elementary schools are located in 78501, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 78501, TX?
78501, TX public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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