For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,339 students in 78579, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 78579, TX are Progreso Elementary School, Progreso Early Childhood and Dorothy Thompson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78579 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78579, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78579, TX Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Progreso Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-9400
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-9400
Gr: 3-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Progreso Early Childhood
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-1103
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-1103
Gr: PK-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Dorothy Thompson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-6539
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-6539
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Progreso High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
78579, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
100 S Bus Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Gr: 9 | 1 student
600 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Gr: 5-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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
Multi Alter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 613
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-7781
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-7781
Gr: 3-12 | 3 students
600 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-0281
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-0281
Gr: 5-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
F M Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-2679
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-2679
Gr: 5-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
School Of Choice (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
F M Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Gr: 10-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78579, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78579, TX include Progreso Elementary School, Progreso Early Childhood and Dorothy Thompson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 78579?
4 public schools are located in 78579.
What is the racial composition of students in 78579?
78579 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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