For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 8,111 students in 78582, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78582, TX are Idea Rio Grande City Academy, Grulla Elementary School and Ringgold Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78582 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78582, 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 78582, TX Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Rio Grande City Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2803 W Monarch Ln
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 825 students
Rank: #22.
Grulla Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
443 Old Military Rd
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4260
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4260
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 S Fort Ringgold
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4421
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4421
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Trophy Rd
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4413
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4413
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 W Eisenhower St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4786
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4786
Grades: PK-5
| 796 students
Rank: #66.
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2803 W Monarch Ln
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 263-4900
Grades: 6-11
| 591 students
Rank: #77.
La Union Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Ne Hwy 83
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4384
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4384
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #88.
Roque Guerra Jr Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W Main St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4773
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4773
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #99.
Veterans Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W Eisenhower St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4828
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4828
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #1010.
John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2448 Embassy St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4366
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4366
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1111.
Ringgold Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
144 Fm 3167
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4462
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4462
Grades: 6-8
| 722 students
Rank: #1212.
Alto Bonito Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
753 Fm 2360
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4238
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4238
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #1313.
Grulla Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Fm 2360
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4335
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4335
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #1414.
Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Lopez St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 716-6917
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 716-6917
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78582, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78582, TX include Idea Rio Grande City Academy, Grulla Elementary School and Ringgold Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78582?
14 public elementary schools are located in 78582.
What is the racial composition of students in 78582?
78582 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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