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Best Pharr Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,991 students in Pharr, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pharr, TX are Idea Owassa College Preparatory, Idea College Preparatory Pharr and Valley View J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pharr, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Pharr have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Pharr, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Owassa College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 E Las Milpas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Gr: 6-12 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
Valley View J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9601 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1300
Gr: 7-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 W Hall Acres Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2650
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 S Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2610
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Lyndon B Johnson Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Sioux Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2590
Gr: 6-8 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Jaime Escalante Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6123 S Cage
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Buell Central Daep
Alternative School
218 E Juarez
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2500
Gr: 6-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pharr, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pharr, TX include Idea Owassa College Preparatory, Idea College Preparatory Pharr and Valley View J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pharr?
8 public middle schools are located in Pharr.
What is the racial composition of students in Pharr?
Pharr public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Pharr are often viewed compared to one another?

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