For the 2025 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 28,570 students in 78521, TX (there are , serving 58 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 78521, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78521, TX are Ortiz Elementary School, Southmost Elementary School and Paredes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78521 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78521, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78521, TX Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6290 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 986-5200
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 986-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Hanna Early College High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2615 Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7600
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Champion Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4750 Bowie Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6200
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
El Jardin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6911 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6000
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Egly Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
445 Land O Lakes
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8850
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8850
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Vela Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4905 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7770
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7770
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Morningside Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2760
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2626.
Lucio Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Vermillion Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-4550
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-4550
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Oliveira Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
444 Land O Lakes
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8530
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8530
Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Porter Early College High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3500 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,683 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2514 Shidler Dr
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Idea Robindale Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Gr: K-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
Faulk Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Roosevelt St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8500
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Garcia Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6300
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3333.
Perkins Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4750 Austin Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8770
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8770
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #3535.
Besteiro Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6280 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 544-3900
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 544-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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78521, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cameron County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
854 E Harrison
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
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 78521, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78521, TX include Ortiz Elementary School, Southmost Elementary School and Paredes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78521?
41 public schools are located in 78521.
What percentage of students in 78521 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 78521 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78521?
78521 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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