For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 5,284 students in 78501, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 78501, TX are Milam Elementary School, Horizon Montessori and Idea Mcallen Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78501 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 78501, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78501, TX Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Hackberry St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4525
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4525
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #55.
Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Daffodil Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4400
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Fields Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Dallas Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4344
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4344
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Harvey
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4277
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4277
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Seguin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 N 29th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4565
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4565
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #99.
Thigpen-zavala Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Galveston Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4377
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4377
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #1010.
Alvarez Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2606 Gumwood Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4471
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4471
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
78501, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
2000 N 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Grades: PK
| 383 students
Jasper High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2000 N 23rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-1169
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-1169
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1601 N 27th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4200
Grades: 6-9
| 534 students
2100 Hackberry Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4455
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4455
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
New Hope Middle School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1000 N Mccoll Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(361) 563-7979
Mcallen, TX 78501
(361) 563-7979
Grades: 7-8
| 35 students
Southwest Key Program High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-6031
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-6031
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students
520 S 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4353
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4353
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 78501, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 78501, TX include Milam Elementary School, Horizon Montessori and Idea Mcallen Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 78501, TX?
10 public preschools are located in 78501, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 78501, TX?
78501, TX public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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