For the 2025 school year, there are 43 public preschools serving 20,506 students in Mission, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Mission, TX are Harry Shimotsu Elementary School, Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School and E B Reyna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mission, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Mission have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mission, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harry Shimotsu Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3101 San Mateo St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Gr: PK-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4205 Los Indios Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
E B Reyna Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 E Veterans Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2390
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2390
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2101 S Taylor Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 668-0426
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 668-0426
Gr: PK-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 W Mile 3
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2480
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
Enrique Kiki Camarena Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2612 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2720
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #77.
Mims Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 E Two Mile Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4400
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Romulo D Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2571 E 4th St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4900
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Donna Wernecke Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 Dove Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 928-1063
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 928-1063
Gr: PK-6 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
John H Shary Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 N Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5282
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5282
Gr: PK-6 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Eligio Kika De La Garza Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5441 La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2380
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2380
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1212.
Hurla M Midkiff Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4201 N Mayberry
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Elm Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Jose De Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 N Schuebach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2410
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1515.
Salinas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10820 N Conway Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Guillermo Flores Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1913 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2760
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Elodia R Chapa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5670 Doffing Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2400
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Leo J Leo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1625 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2370
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2370
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Ollie O'grady Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 W Griffin Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Castro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 S Mayberry
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Diaz-villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5543 La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2470
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2470
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Hilda C Escobar/alicia C Rios Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 N Trosper Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-8400
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Jessie L Jensen Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 N Glasscock Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5252
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5252
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Narciso Cavazos
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4563 Minnesota Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2430
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2430
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2525.
Cantu Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 W Main Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7400
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Leal Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 S Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4600
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Henry B Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3912 E Expy 83
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2460
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2460
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2828.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 N Chicago
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7600
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Patricio Perez Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4431 Minnesota Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2450
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3030.
Dr Americo Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Bentsen Palm Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2730
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2730
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3131.
Emiliano Zapata Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9100 N La Homa
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2700
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3232.
Raquel Cavazos Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 S Los Ebanos Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Excellence In Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
915 W Expy 83
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9504
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9504
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #3434.
Olivero Garza Sr Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7905 N Taylor Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5353
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5353
Gr: PK-6 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Mission, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eagle Academy Of Pharr At Mission (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1612 E Griffin Pkwy #1
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
El Aep Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1106 North Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Gr: 2-3 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Hidalgo County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3017 S 10 St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Gr: 10-11
Mission Options Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
407 E 3rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3960
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3960
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Sharyland Alternative Education School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2704 Griffin Parkway
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mission, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Mission, TX include Harry Shimotsu Elementary School, Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School and E B Reyna Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mission?
43 public preschools are located in Mission.
What is the racial composition of students in Mission?
Mission public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mission are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mission include: Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School vs. Harry Shimotsu Elementary School, Hurla M Midkiff Elementary School vs. Mims Elementary School, Mims Elementary School vs. Hurla M Midkiff Elementary School
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