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Top 5 Best 78570 Texas Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,094 students in 78570, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78570, TX are Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School, Travis Elementary School and John F Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78570 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78570, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78570, TX Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 S Rio Rico Rd
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 512-2227
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1551 S Georgia Ave
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2322
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Hidalgo St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N Missouri Ave
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2388
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #66.
Sgt William G Harrell Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2825 N Fm 491
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mercedes Daep
Alternative School
720 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5076
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy
Magnet School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-4201
Grades: 6-10
| 210 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78570 Texas

78570, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cameron County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
High School For Health Profess (Closed 2023)
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Kennedy Elementary School (Closed 2004)
801 Hidalgo St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leon R Graham Elementary School (Closed 2005)
837 S Ohio St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2366
Grades: 5-6
| 763 students
Mercedes Early Childhood Center (Closed 2018)
950 W Sixth St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2344
Grades: PK-K
| 629 students
Santa Maria Alternative (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
326 S Texas
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-3663
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78570, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78570, TX include Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School, Travis Elementary School and John F Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78570?
8 public elementary schools are located in 78570.
What is the racial composition of students in 78570?
78570 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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