For the 2025 school year, there are 35 public elementary schools serving 21,612 students in 78540, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78540, TX are Canterbury Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Austin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78540 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78540, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 78540, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2821 W Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2374
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2374
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
904 S 12th Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2385
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2385
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1023 E Kuhn St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2331
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2331
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Trevino Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
909 S Monmack Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2550
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 W Alberta Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2425
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2425
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 56% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 E Trenton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2545
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2545
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Dr Kay Teer Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 E Davis Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2410
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
L B Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School
(Math: 55% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1313.
Vanguard Picasso
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 S Athol
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 702-0134
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 702-0134
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
South Middle School
(Math: 43% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,235 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 S 21st Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2354
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2354
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1717.
Macaria Dela Garza Gorena Elementary School
(Math: 56% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1818.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 W Rogers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2555
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2555
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22420 Fm1017
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2334
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2334
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Cano-gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 S Raul Longoria
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2380
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2380
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8610 Tex Mex
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2390
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2390
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2323.
B L Garza Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1202 N Monmack Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2480
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2480
Gr: 6-8 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Anne L Magee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3420 Rogers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2306
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2306
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Monte Cristo Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4010 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2362
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2362
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2626.
Guerra Elementary School
(Math: 46% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2727.
Carmen V Avila Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9205 N Alamo
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2307
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2307
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2828.
Francisco Barrientes Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 E Ebony
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2430
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2430
Gr: 6-8 | 1,113 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2901 E Russell Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2540
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #3030.
Elias Longoria Sr Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 N 8th St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2486
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2486
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3105 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2470
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 1,075 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #3232.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3333.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3615 W Rogers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2350
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #3434.
Betty Harwell Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9207 N Avila Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2440
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2440
Gr: 6-8 | 1,330 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Edinburg Alternative Education Academy
Alternative School
1301 E Schunior
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2598
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2598
Gr: 3-12
78540, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2320 S Cesar Chavez Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2560
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78540, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78540, TX include Canterbury Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Austin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78540?
35 public elementary schools are located in 78540.
What is the racial composition of students in 78540?
78540 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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