For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,977 students in Mercedes, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mercedes, TX are Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School, Travis Elementary School and John F Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercedes, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mercedes have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mercedes, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Rio Rico Rd
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 512-2227
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 512-2227
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1551 S Georgia Ave
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2322
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2322
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hidalgo St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Missouri Ave
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2388
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2388
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #55.
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2200
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
Sgt William G Harrell Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2825 N Fm 491
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-4201
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-4201
Grades: 6-11
| 181 students
Mercedes, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
801 Hidalgo St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
837 S Ohio St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2366
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2366
Grades: 5-6
| 763 students
Mercedes Daep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5076
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5076
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
950 W Sixth St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2344
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2344
Grades: PK-K
| 629 students
Santa Maria Alternative (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
326 S Texas
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-3663
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-3663
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mercedes, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mercedes, TX include Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School, Travis Elementary School and John F Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mercedes?
7 public elementary schools are located in Mercedes.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercedes?
Mercedes public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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