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Best Mission Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 67 public schools serving 43,920 students in Mission, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 211 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Mission, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mission, TX are Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy, Harry Shimotsu Elementary School and B L Gray J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mission, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mission have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mission, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1106 N Shary Rd Bldg A
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-6467
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Harry Shimotsu Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3101 San Mateo St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Gr: PK-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
B L Gray J High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4400 S Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Gr: 7-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4205 Los Indios Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Gr: PK-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
E B Reyna Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 E Veterans Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2390
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sharyland North J High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 Dove
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 686-1415
Gr: 7-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Mission Collegiate High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
605 S Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-6120
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2101 S Taylor Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 668-0426
Gr: PK-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3301 W Mile 3
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1010.
Enrique Kiki Camarena Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2612 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1111.
Idea North Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Gr: K-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Mims Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 E Two Mile Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Sharyland High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1106 N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Romulo D Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2571 E 4th St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Donna Wernecke Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4500 Dove Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 928-1063
Gr: PK-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
John H Shary Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2300 N Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5282
Gr: PK-6 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1717.
Hurla M Midkiff Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4201 N Mayberry
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2610 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2820
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1919.
Ann Richards Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7005 Ann Richards Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2020.
Sharyland Pioneer High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6 1/2 Mile N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2121.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Elm Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Jose De Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 N Schuebach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2323.
Salinas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10820 N Conway Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Irene M Garcia Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
933 Paula Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2525.
Guillermo Flores Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1913 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2626.
Idea Academy Mission
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Gr: K-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Elodia R Chapa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5670 Doffing Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Leo J Leo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1625 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2370
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Ollie O'grady Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
810 W Griffin Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Castro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 S Mayberry
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Idea North Mission College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Diaz-villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5543 La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2470
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3333.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
78 Showers Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Hilda C Escobar/alicia C Rios Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3505 N Trosper Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Jessie L Jensen Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
510 N Glasscock Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5252
Gr: PK-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Mission, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Eagle Academy Of Pharr At Mission (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1612 E Griffin Pkwy #1
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
El Aep Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1106 North Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Gr: 2-3 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Hidalgo County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3017 S 10 St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Gr: 10-11
Mission Options Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
407 E 3rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3960
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Sharyland Alternative Education School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2704 Griffin Parkway
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mission, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Mission, TX include Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy, Harry Shimotsu Elementary School and B L Gray J High School.
How many public schools are located in Mission?
67 public schools are located in Mission.
What percentage of students in Mission go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Mission are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mission?
Mission public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mission are often viewed compared to one another?

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