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Best 78503 Texas Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,228 students in 78503, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78503, TX are Houston Elementary School, Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory and Idea Los Encinos Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78503 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78503, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78503, TX Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3221 Olga Ave
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-1167
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Gr: 6-10 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Idea Los Encinos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Gr: K-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4801 S 26th St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4424
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Brown Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 632-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Colbath Ave
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78503 Texas

78503, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2400 Jordan Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2112 North Main St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
J J A E P (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3017 S 10th
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Gr: 8-11 | 10 students
J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3017 S 10th St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Gr: 6-12
3017 S 10th St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Gr: 10

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 78503, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78503, TX include Houston Elementary School, Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory and Idea Los Encinos Academy.
How many public schools are located in 78503?
6 public schools are located in 78503.
What is the racial composition of students in 78503?
78503 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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