For the 2025 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 31,865 students in 78540, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78540, TX are Canterbury Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Trevino Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78540 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78540, 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 78540, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2821 W Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2374
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2374
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
904 S 12th Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2385
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2385
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Trevino Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
909 S Monmack Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2550
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #44.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1023 E Kuhn St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2331
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2331
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #55.
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 S Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2520
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #66.
Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 W Alberta Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2425
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2425
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #77.
San Carlos Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 S 83rd St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2370
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2370
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #88.
Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 E Trenton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2545
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2545
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #99.
Cavazos Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 W Freddy Gonzalez
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2535
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2535
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1010.
Dr Kay Teer Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 E Davis Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2410
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2410
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #1111.
Anne L Magee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3420 Rogers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2306
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2306
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #1212.
L B Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 E Sprague St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2358
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2358
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #1313.
Monte Cristo Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4010 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2362
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2362
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1215 W Sprague St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2342
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2342
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14000 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2445
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2445
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #1616.
South Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 W Freddy Gonzalez Dr
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2415
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2415
Grades: 6-8
| 1,235 students
Rank: #1717.
Macaria Dela Garza Gorena Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 E Freddy Gonzalez Dr
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2460
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2460
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #1818.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1319 E Lovett St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2525
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1919.
B L Garza Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1202 N Monmack Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2480
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2480
Grades: 6-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #2020.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22420 Fm1017
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2334
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2334
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Rank: #2121.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 W Rogers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2555
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2555
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Rank: #2222.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 S 21st Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2354
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2354
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #2323.
Robert R Vela High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 E Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2650
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2650
Grades: 9-12
| 2,192 students
Rank: #2424.
Guerra Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10010 N Villa Fernandez Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2530
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2530
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #2525.
Vanguard Picasso
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 S Athol
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 702-0134
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 702-0134
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #2626.
Cano-gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 S Raul Longoria
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2380
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2380
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #2727.
Francisco Barrientes Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Ebony
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2430
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2430
Grades: 6-8
| 1,113 students
Rank: #2828.
Elias Longoria Sr Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 N 8th St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2486
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2486
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #2929.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2901 E Russell Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2540
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #3030.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8610 Tex Mex
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2390
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2390
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #3131.
Carmen V Avila Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9205 N Alamo
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2307
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2307
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #3232.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3105 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2470
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 1,075 students
Rank: #3333.
Villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4014 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2377
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2377
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #3434.
Edinburg North High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3101 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2500
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,635 students
Rank: #3535.
Economedes High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1414 N Alamo
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2450
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2450
Grades: 8-12
| 2,707 students
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78540, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2320 S Cesar Chavez Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2560
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78540, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78540, TX include Canterbury Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Trevino Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78540?
43 public schools are located in 78540.
What is the racial composition of students in 78540?
78540 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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