For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,882 students in 78559, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78559, TX are C E Vail Elementary School, La Feria Academy and Sam Houston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78559 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78559, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 78559, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C E Vail Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 W Jessamine Ave
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8460
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8460
Grades: PK-4
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
La Feria Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 N Villarreal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8360
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8360
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #33.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Beddoes
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8490
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8490
Grades: PK-4
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Noemi Dominguez Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Pancho Maples Dr
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8430
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8430
Grades: 5-6
| 394 students
Rank: #55.
W B Green J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Canal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8400
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8400
Grades: 7-8
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
La Feria Early College High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Canal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8370
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8370
Grades: 8-12
| 912 students
Rank: #77.
David G Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 S Main St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8550
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8550
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
78559, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
400 S W St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-1616
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-1616
Grades: 1
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78559, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78559, TX include C E Vail Elementary School, La Feria Academy and Sam Houston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78559?
7 public schools are located in 78559.
What is the racial composition of students in 78559?
78559 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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