For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,805 students in 78541, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78541, TX are Idea Quest College Preparatory, Idea Edinburg College Preparatory and Lone Star H S South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78541 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78541, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78541 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Idea Quest College Preparatory, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78541, TX Public High Schools (2024-25)
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
| 709 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 759 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 E Schunior
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-2300
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-2300
Grades: 9-10
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78541, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78541, TX include Idea Quest College Preparatory, Idea Edinburg College Preparatory and Lone Star H S South.
How many public high schools are located in 78541?
4 public high schools are located in 78541.
What is the racial composition of students in 78541?
78541 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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