Top 5 Best 78537 Texas Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,172 students in 78537, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78537, TX are Idea College Prep, Donna Early College High School and Donna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78537 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78537, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78537 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Donna High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78537, TX Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 785 students
Rank: #22.
Donna Early College High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Redskin Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Grades: 9-10
| 140 students
Rank: #33.
Donna High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 E Wood Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,075 students
Rank: #44.
3d Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2110 Hester Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1254
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #55.
Donna North High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7250 N Val Verde Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 1,996 students
Rank: n/an/a
Donna Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
281 Military Hwy
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1954
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 688-6123
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78537 Texas

78537, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2006 Silver Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Grades: 9-11
| 65 students
1701 E Hwy 281
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1864
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
400 North Salinas Blvd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1800
Grades: 9
| 1,079 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 78537, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78537, TX include Idea College Prep, Donna Early College High School and Donna High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78537?
7 public high schools are located in 78537.
What is the racial composition of students in 78537?
78537 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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