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Best 78572 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 57 public schools serving 36,802 students in 78572, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 88 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 78572, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78572, TX are Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy, Harry Shimotsu Elementary School and B L Gray J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78572 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78572, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78572, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1106 N Shary Rd Bldg A
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-6467
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
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 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
B L Gray J High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4400 S Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Gr: 7-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
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 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sharyland North J High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 Dove
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 686-1415
Gr: 7-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
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 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
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 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Mims Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 E Two Mile Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Sharyland High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1106 N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Romulo D Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2571 E 4th St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Donna Wernecke Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4500 Dove Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 928-1063
Gr: PK-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
John H Shary Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2300 N Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5282
Gr: PK-6 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Hurla M Midkiff Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4201 N Mayberry
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2610 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2820
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1616.
Ann Richards Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7005 Ann Richards Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1717.
Sharyland Pioneer High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6 1/2 Mile N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Elm Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Jose De Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 N Schuebach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2020.
Salinas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10820 N Conway Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Irene M Garcia Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
933 Paula Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2222.
Guillermo Flores Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1913 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2323.
Idea Academy Mission
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Gr: K-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Leo J Leo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1625 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2370
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Ollie O'grady Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
810 W Griffin Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Castro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 S Mayberry
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Diaz-villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5543 La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2470
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2828.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
78 Showers Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Hilda C Escobar/alicia C Rios Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3505 N Trosper Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Jessie L Jensen Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
510 N Glasscock Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5252
Gr: PK-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Narciso Cavazos
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4563 Minnesota Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2430
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3232.
Cantu Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
920 W Main Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Idea Palmview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 N Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Gr: 6-10 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Idea College Preparatory Mission
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Gr: 6-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Leal Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
318 S Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 78572, TX?
How many public schools are located in 78572?
57 public schools are located in 78572.
What percentage of students in 78572 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 78572 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78572?
78572 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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