For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public elementary schools serving 10,604 students in Donna, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Donna, TX are Idea Academy, Idea College Prep and A P Solis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Donna, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Donna 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 Public Elementary Schools in Donna, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Gr: K-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Idea College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
A P Solis Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1650
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1650
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Capt D Salinas Ii Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 E Hwy 83
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 783-1332
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 783-1332
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
A M Ochoa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
424 S 11th St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1900
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #66.
Julian S Adame
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5001 N Fm 493
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 461-4010
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 461-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Le Noir Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
316 N Main St
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1685
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1685
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
W A Todd Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Salinas Blvd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #99.
J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
503 S Hutto Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1995
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1995
Gr: 2-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
T Price Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2906 E Roberts
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1303
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1303
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3207 N Goolie Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1977
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1977
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1212.
Guzman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 S D Salinas Blvd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1920
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1920
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1313.
Dora M Sauceda Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 N Vly View Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1360
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1360
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1414.
C Stainke Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1309 S Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1940
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1940
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
503 S Hutto Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1990
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1990
Gr: PK-2 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1616.
Patricia S Garza Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8801 Alberta Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1886
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1886
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1717.
Maria Alicia P Munoz Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 E Roosevelt
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1310
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1310
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1818.
Veterans Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2711 N Golie Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1350
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1350
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1919.
Daniel Singleterry Senior
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9113 N Val Verde Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1845
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1845
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Donna Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
281 Military Hwy
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1954
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1954
Gr: 1-12
Donna, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excel Academy Campus (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2006 Silver Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Gr: 9-11 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
400 North Salinas Blvd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1800
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1800
Gr: 9 | 1,079 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Donna, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Donna, TX include Idea Academy, Idea College Prep and A P Solis Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Donna?
20 public elementary schools are located in Donna.
What is the racial composition of students in Donna?
Donna 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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