For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,970 students in 78599, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78599, TX are Hidalgo County Boot Camp, Idea College Prep Weslaco and South Palm Gardens High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78599 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 78599, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78599, TX Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hidalgo County Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1711 N Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908
Grades: 9-10
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Idea College Prep Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 749 students
Rank: #33.
South Palm Gardens High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-0404
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-0404
Grades: 10-12
| 66 students
Rank: #44.
Idea Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Grades: K-5
| 668 students
Rank: #55.
Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 E Mile 10 N
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-6587
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-6587
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
78599, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Guidance Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Grades: 6-11
| 22 students
Hidalgo County J J A E P High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78599, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78599, TX include Hidalgo County Boot Camp, Idea College Prep Weslaco and South Palm Gardens High School.
How many public schools are located in 78599, TX?
5 public schools are located in 78599, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 78599, TX?
78599, TX public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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