For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,616 students in 78539, TX (there are , serving 375 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 78539, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78539, TX are South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy, South Texas Isd World Scholars and Vanguard Beethoven. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78539 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78539, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78539, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #22.
South Texas Isd World Scholars
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 S Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Grades: PK-12
| 1,524 students
Rank: #44.
Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2510 S Cesar Chavez
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2308
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2308
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Hargill Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13394 4th St
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2338
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2338
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
78539, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 East Canton
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2440
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2440
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jjaep-southwest Key Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1313 S 18th St
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78539, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78539, TX include South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy, South Texas Isd World Scholars and Vanguard Beethoven.
How many public schools are located in 78539?
5 public schools are located in 78539.
What percentage of students in 78539 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 78539 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78539?
78539 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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