For the 2025 school year, there are 71 public schools serving 45,595 students in Brownsville, TX (there are , serving 1,879 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Brownsville, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Brownsville, TX are Ortiz Elementary School, Brownsville Early College High School and Pullam Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brownsville, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Brownsville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brownsville, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Brownsville Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
343 Ringgold Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Pullam Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3200 Madrid Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-3700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 905 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Southmost Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5245 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8870
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8870
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Heritage Trl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Gr: PK-5 | 776 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3101 Mcallen Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 868 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Bryss Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Yturria Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2955 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Breeden Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3955 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Idea Riverview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Gr: K-5 | 738 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2980 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Idea Brownsville Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Gr: K-5 | 694 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Pena Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4975 Salida De La Luna
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 547-7100
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 547-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1515.
Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4350 Coffeeport Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6030
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6030
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Veterans Memorial Early College High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Charger Ln
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Garza Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Esperanza Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2660
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Idea Frontier Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Gr: K-5 | 688 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Gr: 6-12 | 689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2540 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-4400
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Gr: 6-12 | 754 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Stillman Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2977 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1000
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,047 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Brite Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 S Browne Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-3000
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 Avenida Rancho Viejo
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-10 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2626.
Castaneda Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3201 Lima St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Manzano Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2580 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-9800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Garden Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
855 Military Hwy
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2630
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2630
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Sharp Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1439 Palm Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2930
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2930
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1944 E Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3131.
Burns Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1974 Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8490
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8490
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 Stanford Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2730
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2730
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Palm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7942 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-3850
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Vermillion Road Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6895 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6060
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3451 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Gr: 6-12 | 555 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Brownsville, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alexander Magnet High School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
3600 E Del Mar
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
Bluebonnet Youth Ranch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
102 Mc Kinnon St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4350 Morrison Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Cameron County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
854 E Harrison
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
1800 Cummings Pl
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Gr: 7-8 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Gulf Coast High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1715 Hwy 146 By Pass
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Gr: 11 | 1 student
2400 E Van Buren St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
901 Filmore St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2801 E 13th St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brownsville, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Brownsville, TX include Ortiz Elementary School, Brownsville Early College High School and Pullam Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brownsville?
71 public schools are located in Brownsville.
What percentage of students in Brownsville go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Brownsville are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brownsville?
Brownsville public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Brownsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Brownsville include: Lucio Middle School vs. Garcia Middle School, Cromack Elementary School vs. Champion Elementary School, Garcia Middle School vs. Lucio Middle School
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