Best Rio Hondo Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,437 students in Rio Hondo, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Rio Hondo, TX are Rio Hondo Elementary School, Rio Hondo Middle School and Rio Hondo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Hondo, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rio Hondo have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Rio Hondo, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rio Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 N Reynolds St
Rio Hondo, TX 78583
(956) 748-1050
Gr: PK-4 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Rio Hondo Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23001 State Hwy 345
Rio Hondo, TX 78583
(956) 748-1150
Gr: 5-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Rio Hondo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
22547 State Hwy 345
Rio Hondo, TX 78583
(956) 748-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
215 W Colorado
Rio Hondo, TX 78583
(956) 748-1000
Gr: 10 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Rio Hondo, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Rio Hondo, TX include Rio Hondo Elementary School, Rio Hondo Middle School and Rio Hondo High School.
How many public schools are located in Rio Hondo?
4 public schools are located in Rio Hondo.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Hondo?
Rio Hondo 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).

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