For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,481 students in 78539, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78539, TX are South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy, Vanguard Beethoven and Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78539 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78539, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78539, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Gr: PK-12 | 1,714 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2510 S Cesar Chavez
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2308
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2308
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #44.
Hargill Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13394 4th St
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2338
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2338
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
78539, Texas 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Jjaep-southwest Key Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1313 S 18th St
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78539, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78539, TX include South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy, Vanguard Beethoven and Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78539?
4 public elementary schools are located in 78539.
What is the racial composition of students in 78539?
78539 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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