For the 2025 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 11,364 students in 78586, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78586, TX are South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy, Rgv Youth Recovery Home and Cash Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78586 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78586, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78586, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
151 S Helen Moore Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29783 Rangerville Raod
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
Gr: 8-11 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Cash Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N Ponciana St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6700
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Idea Academy San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Gr: K-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Downs Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1302 N Dowling
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6720
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6720
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Idea College Preparatory San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Gr: 6-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
848 8th St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6900
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 W Bus Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
Gr: 9-10 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
La Encantada Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35001 Fm 1577
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6760
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6760
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
La Paloma Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35076 Padilla St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6780
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6780
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
Rank: #1212.
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Elizabeth St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6880
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6880
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Rangerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17558 Landrum Park Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6840
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6840
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Hester Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-3075
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-3075
Gr: 5-11 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Berta Cabaza Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Shafer Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6600
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33356 Fm 732
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-5055
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-5055
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2115 N Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-6000
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-6000
Gr: 9 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Positive Redirection Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Dowling St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6275
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6275
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1919.
San Benito Riverside Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35428 Padilla St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6940
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6940
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Fred Booth
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
705 Zaragoza St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6860
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6860
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Triumph Public High Schools-san Benito
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Miller Jordan Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Mccullough
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6650
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S Sam Houston
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6820
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6820
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
451 Biddle Ave
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6740
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6740
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Gateway To Graduation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Dowling St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2626.
San Benito High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6500
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6500
Gr: 10-12 | 1,944 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
2115 N Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
2115 N Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
Gr: K-9 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
78586, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cameron Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2330 W Bus Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Mid-valley Academy (Pk-3) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
Swk - Casa Antigua (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
502 E Expy 77 83
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
Swk - Casa Rio Grande (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
401 E Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78586, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78586, TX include South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy, Rgv Youth Recovery Home and Cash Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78586?
28 public schools are located in 78586.
What is the racial composition of students in 78586?
78586 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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