For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,327 students in 78541, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 217 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 78541, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78541, TX are Idea Quest College Preparatory, Idea Quest Academy and Idea Edinburg Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78541 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78541, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 78541, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Quest College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Grades: 6-12
| 678 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Quest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Grades: K-5
| 671 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Edinburg Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2753 N Roegiers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6100
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6100
Grades: K-5
| 722 students
Rank: #44.
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2553 Roegiers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-6300
Grades: 6-12
| 779 students
Rank: #55.
Lone Star H S South
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 E Monte Cristo Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-5562
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-5562
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 E Schunior
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-2300
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-2300
Grades: 9-11
| 317 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78541, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78541, TX include Idea Quest College Preparatory, Idea Quest Academy and Idea Edinburg Academy.
How many public schools are located in 78541?
6 public schools are located in 78541.
What percentage of students in 78541 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 78541 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78541?
78541 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).
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