For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 9,593 students in Weslaco, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Weslaco, TX are Memorial Elementary School, Idea Weslaco Pike Academy and Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weslaco, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Weslaco have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Weslaco, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 S Border
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6780
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6780
Grades: PK-5
| 1,075 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 838 students
Rank: #33.
Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3801 N 5 1/2 W
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6760
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6760
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
608 N Cantu
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6740
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6740
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #55.
Cleckler/heald Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 W Sugarcane
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6888
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6888
Grades: PK-5
| 948 students
Rank: #66.
Airport Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 N Airport Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6770
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6770
Grades: PK-5
| 792 students
Rank: #77.
Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 E Mile 10 N
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-6587
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-6587
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #88.
Dr R E Margo Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S Bridge Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6800
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 914 students
Rank: #99.
A N Rico Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2202 N International Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6815
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6815
Grades: PK-5
| 763 students
Rank: #1010.
North Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 N Bridge St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6810
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6810
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #1111.
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Mile 10
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6790
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6790
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #1212.
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2319 N Grand Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(281) 485-2500
Weslaco, TX 78596
(281) 485-2500
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Rank: #1313.
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1223 Sugarcane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-0044
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-0044
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Oklahoma Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6620
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6620
Grades: PK
| 344 students
Weslaco, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
814 E Plaza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Guidance Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Grades: 6-11
| 22 students
Horizon H S Harlingen (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Horizon H S Mcallen (Closed 2023)
Charter School
320 N Main St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Grades: 9
| n/a students
400 S Oklahoma St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6875
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6875
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Technology Education Charter High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
116 W 5th St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 668-7761
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 668-7761
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Weslaco, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Weslaco, TX include Memorial Elementary School, Idea Weslaco Pike Academy and Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Weslaco?
14 public preschools are located in Weslaco.
What is the racial composition of students in Weslaco?
Weslaco public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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