Best 78521 Texas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 8,945 students in 78521, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 78521, TX are Idea Frontier College Preparatory, Idea Robindale College Preparatory and Hanna Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78521 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78521, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78521 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Idea Frontier College Preparatory, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78521, TX Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Gr: 6-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-11 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Hanna Early College High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2615 Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Porter Early College High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #66.
Rivera Early College High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6955 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Lopez Early College High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3205 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,739 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 78521, TX?
How many public high schools are located in 78521?
7 public high schools are located in 78521.
What is the racial composition of students in 78521?
78521 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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