For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 991 students in 78579, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78579, TX are Progreso Early Childhood, Progreso Elementary School and Dorothy Thompson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78579 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78579, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78579, TX Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Progreso Early Childhood
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-1103
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-1103
Grades: PK-2
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Progreso Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-9400
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-9400
Grades: 3-5
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Dorothy Thompson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-6539
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-6539
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
78579, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Grades: 5-6
| 243 students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Multi Alter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 613
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-7781
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-7781
Grades: 3-12
| 3 students
600 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-0281
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-0281
Grades: 5-6
| 324 students
F M Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-2679
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-2679
Grades: 5-6
| 293 students
School Of Choice (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
F M Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Grades: 10-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78579, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78579, TX include Progreso Early Childhood, Progreso Elementary School and Dorothy Thompson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78579?
3 public elementary schools are located in 78579.
What is the racial composition of students in 78579?
78579 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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