For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 10,671 students in Pharr, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Pharr, TX are Elvis J Ballew High School, Idea Owassa College Preparatory and Vanguard Rembrandt. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pharr, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Pharr have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Pharr, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Idea College Preparatory Pharr, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pharr, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elvis J Ballew High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2520
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2520
Grades: 9
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Owassa College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Grades: 6-10
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
Vanguard Rembrandt
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 E Kelly Ave
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-0600
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-0600
Grades: PK-12
| 1,873 students
Rank: #44.
Valley View Early College Campus
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 E Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1200
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1200
Grades: 8-9
| 523 students
Rank: #55.
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
714 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8525
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8525
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Rank: #66.
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E Las Milpas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Grades: 6-12
| 771 students
Rank: #77.
Psja Southwest Early College High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Javelina Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2480
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2480
Grades: 9-12
| 1,692 students
Rank: #88.
Vanguard Mozart
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 E Business 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 223-2030
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 223-2030
Grades: PK-12
| 1,178 students
Rank: #99.
Psja North Early College High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Nolana Loop
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2360
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2360
Grades: 9-12
| 2,176 students
Rank: #1010.
Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Polk
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2510
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2510
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #1111.
Valley View High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,170 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buell Central Daep
Alternative School
218 E Juarez
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2500
Grades: 6-12
| 121 students
Pharr, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
218 E Juarez St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 702-5798
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 702-5798
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
317 West Gore St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
College Career & Technology Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8515
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8515
Grades: 12
| n/a students
1001 N Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
903 N Flag St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2830
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
601 E Kelly
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Premier H S Of Pharrmcallen (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
200 East Expy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 781-8800
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 781-8800
Grades: 5-12
| 223 students
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1400
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1400
Grades: 5
| 256 students
Valley View 6th Grade Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
9701 South Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-2452
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-2452
Grades: 6
| 35 students
Valley View 7th Grade Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
9701 South Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-2452
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-2452
Grades: 7
| 30 students
Valley View H S Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
9701 South Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Grades: 9-10
| 32 students
Valley View J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-3025
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-3025
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Valley View Phoenix Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
600 1/2 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Grades: 9-10
| 27 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pharr, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Pharr, TX include Elvis J Ballew High School, Idea Owassa College Preparatory and Vanguard Rembrandt.
How many public high schools are located in Pharr?
12 public high schools are located in Pharr.
What is the racial composition of students in Pharr?
Pharr public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pharr are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pharr include: Vanguard Mozart vs. Vanguard Rembrandt, Vanguard Rembrandt vs. Vanguard Mozart, Vanguard Mozart vs. Idea College Preparatory Pharr
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