For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 929 students in 78579, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78579, TX are Progreso Elementary School, Progreso Early Childhood and Dorothy Thompson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78579 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78579, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 78579, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Progreso Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-9400
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-9400
Gr: 3-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Progreso Early Childhood
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-1103
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-1103
Gr: PK-2 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Dorothy Thompson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-6539
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-6539
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
78579, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
100 S Bus Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Gr: 9 | 1 student
600 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Gr: 5-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Multi Alter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 613
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-7781
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-7781
Gr: 3-12 | 3 students
600 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-0281
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-0281
Gr: 5-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
F M Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-2679
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-2679
Gr: 5-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
School Of Choice (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
F M Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Gr: 10-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78579, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78579, TX include Progreso Elementary School, Progreso Early Childhood and Dorothy Thompson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78579?
3 public elementary schools are located in 78579.
What is the racial composition of students in 78579?
78579 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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