For the 2023 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 8,147 students in 78582, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78582, TX are Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory, Idea Rio Grande City Academy and Veterans Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78582 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78582, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78582, TX Public Elementary Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2803 W Monarch Ln
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Grades: 6-9
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Rio Grande City Academy
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2803 W Monarch Ln
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 848 students
Rank: #33.
Veterans Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 24% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W Eisenhower St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 488-6084
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 488-6084
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #44.
Grulla Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
443 Old Military Rd
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-3306
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-3306
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
Alto Bonito Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
753 Fm 2360
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-6295
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-6295
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Lopez St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 716-6917
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 716-6917
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Trophy Rd
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-4457
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-4457
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 W Eisenhower St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-7095
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-7095
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Ringgold Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 12% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
144 Fm 3167
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 716-6851
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 716-6851
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #1010.
La Union Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Ne Hwy 83
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-3404
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-3404
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #1111.
Ringgold Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 S Fort Ringgold
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 716-6929
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 716-6929
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1212.
Grulla Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 8% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Fm 2360
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-5558
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-5558
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #1313.
Roque Guerra Junior Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W Main St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 716-6982
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 716-6982
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #1414.
John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2448 Embassy St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-3710
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
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