Top 10 Best Starr County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 7,725 students in Starr County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Starr County, TX are Emma Vera Elementary School, Florence J Scott Elementary School and Rt Barrera Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Starr County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Starr County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Starr County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emma Vera Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2015 N Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4552
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Florence J Scott Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Pfc Angel J Moreno St
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1175
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rt Barrera Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
126 N Fm 649
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 486-2475
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4772 E Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1717
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #55.
Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 S Gate Rd
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-7230
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #66.
San Isidro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5175 Fm 1017
San Isidro, TX 78588
(956) 481-3107
Grades: PK-8
| 121 students
Rank: #77.
Idea Rio Grande City Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2803 W Monarch Ln
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 812 students
Rank: #88.
Grulla Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
443 Old Military Rd
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-3306
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #99.
Alto Bonito Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
753 Fm 2360
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-6295
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 N Lopez St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 716-6917
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8001 Trophy Rd
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-4457
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 W Eisenhower St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-7095
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #1313.
La Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 Ne Hwy 83
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-3404
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #1414.
Ringgold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 S Fort Ringgold
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 716-6929
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #1515.
Roque Guerra Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 W Main St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 716-6982
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4186 W Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-8450
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2448 Embassy St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Starr County, TX

Starr County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1334 Fourth St
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1717
Grades: PK
| 464 students
800 Gladiator Dr
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-2341
Grades: 5-6
| 922 students
3210 Old Escobares Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4800
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Starr County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Starr County, TX include Emma Vera Elementary School, Florence J Scott Elementary School and Rt Barrera Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Starr County, TX?
17 public preschools are located in Starr County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Starr County, TX?
Starr County, TX public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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