For the 2025 school year, there are 171 public schools serving 94,110 students in Cameron County, TX (there are 17 private schools, serving 2,643 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Cameron County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Cameron County, TX are Ortiz Elementary School, Brownsville Early College High School and South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cameron County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cameron County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cameron County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
Brownsville Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
343 Ringgold Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
151 S Helen Moore Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #44.
Harlingen School Of Health Professions
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2302 N 21st St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Grades: 8-12
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Olmito Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Arroyo Blvd
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3950
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3950
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #66.
Pullam Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3200 Madrid Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-3700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 905 students
Rank: #77.
Rancho Verde Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Rancho Alegre
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5230
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5230
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #88.
Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Heritage Trl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #99.
Idea Harlingen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24240 Chester Park Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 377-8000
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 377-8000
Grades: K-5
| 636 students
Rank: #1010.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3101 Mcallen Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 868 students
Rank: #1111.
Southmost Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5245 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8870
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8870
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #1212.
Bryss Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Grades: PK-8
| 542 students
Rank: #1313.
Yturria Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2955 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #1414.
Lee H Means Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1204 E Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3377
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3377
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #1515.
Idea Brownsville Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Grades: K-5
| 694 students
Rank: #1616.
Lopez-riggins Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
613 Mesquite Ln
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6916
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6916
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #1717.
Harlingen Collegiate High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 Medical Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9690
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9690
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #1818.
Garza Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Esperanza Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2660
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #1919.
Palmer-laakso Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30515 Farm Rd 1847
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5121
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5121
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Idea Frontier Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Grades: K-5
| 688 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 800 students
Rank: #2222.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 W Lincoln Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3080
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3080
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #2323.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2980 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #2424.
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1944 E Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Grades: PK-8
| 193 students
Rank: #2525.
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Grades: 6-12
| 754 students
Rank: #2626.
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29783 Rangerville Raod
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
Grades: 8-11
| 14 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 Avenida Rancho Viejo
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Grades: 6-10
| 571 students
Rank: #2929.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2540 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-4400
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #3030.
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Grades: 6-12
| 689 students
Rank: #3131.
Veterans Memorial Early College High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Charger Ln
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,294 students
Rank: #3232.
Breeden Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3955 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #3333.
Pena Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4975 Salida De La Luna
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 547-7100
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 547-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #3434.
Laureles Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31393 Fm 2893
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5141
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5141
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Cash Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N Ponciana St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6700
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
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Cameron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alexander Magnet High School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
3600 E Del Mar
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3700 E Harrison Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(210) 333-6227
Harlingen, TX 78550
(210) 333-6227
Grades: 7-8
| 211 students
Bluebonnet Youth Ranch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
102 Mc Kinnon St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4350 Morrison Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Cameron Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2330 W Bus Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Cameron Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2310 W Hwy 77
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 361-4629
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 361-4629
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Cameron County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
203 E Oleander
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8300
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Cameron County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
854 E Harrison
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1800 Cummings Pl
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
Gulf Coast High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1715 Hwy 146 By Pass
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Grades: 11
| 1 students
International Educational Services (Ies) High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 Mesquite Ln
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Keys Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2809 N 7th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3220
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3220
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
450 S Dowling St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6800
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6800
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
400 S W St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-1616
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-1616
Grades: 1
| 204 students
2400 E Van Buren St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
33790 Fm 803
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5250
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5250
Grades: 9-10
| 1,657 students
Mid-valley Academy (Pk-3) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 Lk Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(409) 938-4251
Brownsville, TX 78520
(409) 938-4251
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Pathways Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
208 S F St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3445
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3445
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
901 Filmore St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
600 N Reynolds
Rio Hondo, TX 78583
(956) 748-1100
Rio Hondo, TX 78583
(956) 748-1100
Grades: 3-4
| 255 students
11119 Mlitary Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6309
Grades: 7-8
| 77 students
Santa Maria Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11119 Military Hwy 281
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Santa Rosa Daep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Hwy 107 And Cruz St
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Santa Rosa Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2310 W Hwy 77
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Southwest Key (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
23011 Rio Rancho
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2034
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2034
Grades: 6-9
| 42 students
201 Lindenwood Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6201
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Swk - Casa Antigua (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
502 E Expy 77 83
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Swk - Casa Rio Grande (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
401 E Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 N 13th St Ste 15
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8200
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
United Magnet (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
8800 Mchperson
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6112
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 428-0884
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 428-0884
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
2801 E 13th St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cameron County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Cameron County, TX include Ortiz Elementary School, Brownsville Early College High School and South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy.
How many public schools are located in Cameron County?
171 public schools are located in Cameron County.
What percentage of students in Cameron County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Cameron County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cameron County?
Cameron County public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cameron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cameron County include: Lucio Middle School vs. Garcia Middle School, Cromack Elementary School vs. Champion Elementary School, Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy vs. Harlingen Collegiate High School
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