Best Public High Schools in 78596 (Weslaco, TX) (2025-26)

Best 78596 Texas Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 6,170 students in 78596, TX.

The top ranked public high schools in 78596, TX are Idea Edgemere College Preparatory, Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory and Weslaco East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 78596 have an score of 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78596, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 78596 have a of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78596, TX Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Idea Edgemere College Preparatory

Charter School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
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Top 30%

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15101 Edgemere Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(915) 201-1959

Gr: 6-11 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #22.

Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory

Charter School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
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1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850

Gr: 6-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #33.

Weslaco East High School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
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810 S Pleasantview Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6950

Gr: 9-12 | 2,122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

Weslaco High School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
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1005 W Pike Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6700

Gr: 9-12 | 2,707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #55.

Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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104 S Garza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6916

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School

Location

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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%

Beatriz G Garza Intermediate School (Closed 2004)

1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6775

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%

Horizon H S Harlingen (Closed 2023)

Charter School

2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234

Gr: 9

Horizon H S Mcallen (Closed 2023)

Charter School

320 N Main St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234

Gr: 9

Horizon H S Weslaco (Closed 2023)

Charter School

1223 Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 631-0234

Idea Ignite (Closed 2023)

Charter School

2115 W. Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 377-8000

Stephen F Austin Early Child (Closed 2004)

400 S Oklahoma St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6875

Technology Education Charter High School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School
Charter School

116 W 5th St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 668-7761

Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 98%

Weslaco 21st Century Cte Early College High School (Closed 2023)

700 S Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6500

Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 78596, TX?

The top ranked public high schools in 78596, TX include Idea Edgemere College Preparatory, Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory and Weslaco East High School.

How many public high schools are located in 78596?

5 public high schools are located in 78596.

What is the racial composition of students in 78596?

78596 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).