Top 5 Best Hidalgo Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,010 students in Hidalgo, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Hidalgo, TX are Hidalgo Park Elementary School, Dr Alejo Salinas Jr Elementary School and Jc Kelly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hidalgo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hidalgo, TX (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hidalgo Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8700 S I Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 834-4276
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
411 Ebano
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4251
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Jc Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 E Las Milpas Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4201
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #44.
Hidalgo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 Second St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4226
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #55.
Diaz J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1312 E Pirate Dr
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4351
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Rank: #66.
Hidalgo Early College High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
910 E Pirate Dr
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4301
Grades: 9-12
| 1,083 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Second St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4439
Grades: PK
| 40 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hidalgo, Texas

Hidalgo, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Grades: 12
| 1 students
3000 East Dicker Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 213-8430
Grades: 8
| 32 students
3000 East Dicker Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 213-8430
Grades: 9
| 39 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Hidalgo, TX?
How many public schools are located in Hidalgo?
7 public schools are located in Hidalgo.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo?
Hidalgo public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hidalgo are often viewed compared to one another?

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