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Best Hidalgo County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 173 public preschools serving 91,800 students in Hidalgo County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Hidalgo County, TX are Gonzalez Elementary School, Hidalgo Park Elementary School and Harry Shimotsu Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Hidalgo County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 E Martin Ave
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4577
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Hidalgo Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8700 S I Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 834-4276
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Harry Shimotsu Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3101 San Mateo St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Gr: PK-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2821 W Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2374
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
904 S 12th Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2385
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3800 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1023 E Kuhn St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2331
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
411 Ebano
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4251
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Valley View South Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
900 S Mccoll Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1650
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1010.
Trevino Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
909 S Monmack Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Rayburn Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7000 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4363
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4205 Los Indios Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Dr Pablo Perez
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7801 N Main
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1125
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1700 S Border
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6780
Gr: PK-5 | 1,118 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3408 E Olmo St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1450
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1616.
E B Reyna Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 E Veterans Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2390
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1717.
Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1700 W Alberta Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2425
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Carmen Anaya Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 W Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 N Mccoll Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1700
Gr: PK-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #2020.
Jc Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 E Las Milpas Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2121.
Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2101 S Taylor Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 668-0426
Gr: PK-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Blanca E Sanchez
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2901 Incarnate Word
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2401 S Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Castaneda Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4100 N 34th
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 623-8882
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Hidalgo Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Second St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4226
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Thigpen-zavala Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 Galveston Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4377
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Lucile Hendricks Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 Goldcrest
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1145
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 E Trenton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2545
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
San Carlos Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 S 83rd St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2370
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3030.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Gr: PK-12 | 1,714 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
320 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3801 N 5 1/2 W
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6760
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3301 W Mile 3
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3434.
Enrique Kiki Camarena Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2612 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #3535.
Dr Kay Teer Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 E Davis Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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School
Location
Quick Facts
21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy (Closed 2023)
400 S Oklahoma Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6620
Gr: PK | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alter Center For Ed (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
101 East Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
Beatriz G Garza Intermediate School (Closed 2004)
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775
Beto House High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4513 West Business Hwy 83
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 580-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Betts Elementary School (Closed 2024)
2320 S Cesar Chavez Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Bonham Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2400 Jordan Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Buell Elementary School (Closed 2004)
218 E Juarez St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 702-5798
Cameron County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Carnahan Elementary School (Closed 2013)
317 West Gore St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
College Career & Technology Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8515
Gr: 12
Crockett Elementary School (Closed 2012)
2112 North Main St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
D U Buckner Elementary School (Closed 2015)
1001 N Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
100 S Bus Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Gr: 9 | 1 student
David Ybarra Middle School (Closed 2018)
619 Mile 17
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-8275
Gr: 6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Eagle Academy Of Pharr At Mission (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1612 E Griffin Pkwy #1
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
2000 N 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-9713
Gr: PK | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
East Elementary School (Closed 2020)
600 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 825-7294
Gr: 5-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
El #1 (Closed 2010)
201 East Exp 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-5441
El Aep Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1106 North Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Gr: 2-3 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Excel Academy Campus (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2006 Silver Ave
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1600
Gr: 9-11 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
F D Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2020)
814 E Plaza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2012)
900 East Birch St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Guidance Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Gr: 6-11 | 22 students
H S #5 (Closed 2010)
201 East Exp 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-5441
Harwell Middle School (Closed 2013)
801 East Canton
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2440
Gr: 6-8
Hidalgo Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-3340
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Hidalgo Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Gr: 8-9 | 5 students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-3002
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Hidalgo County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3017 S 10 St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Gr: 10-11
Hidalgo Early Start Academy (Closed 2023)
601 Second St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4439
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
Hidalgo J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
310 Esperanza St
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4391
Gr: 12 | 1 student
High School For Health Profess (Closed 2023)
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Horizon H S Harlingen (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234
Gr: 9
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Hidalgo County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Hidalgo County, TX include Gonzalez Elementary School, Hidalgo Park Elementary School and Harry Shimotsu Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hidalgo County?
173 public preschools are located in Hidalgo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County?
Hidalgo County public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hidalgo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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