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Best Mcallen Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 public elementary schools serving 18,787 students in Mcallen, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcallen, TX are Gonzalez Elementary School, Milam Elementary School and Morris Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcallen, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mcallen have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Mcallen, TX (2026)

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 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
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 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Morris Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Trenton Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 618-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
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 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Dr Pablo Perez
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7801 N Main
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1125
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Blanca E Sanchez
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2901 Incarnate Word
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Michael E Fossum Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7800 N Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1105
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Castaneda Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4100 N 34th
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 623-8882
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
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 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1010.
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 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Cathey Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 N Cynthia
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Gr: 6-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Garza Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6300 N 29th St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4554
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
De La Vina Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 S Jackson Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 289-2366
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1616.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3221 Olga Ave
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-1167
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Gr: 6-11 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Idea Mcallen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Gr: K-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2020.
Idea Tres Lagos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Gr: K-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Harvey
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4277
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3000 Daffodil Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Idea Los Encinos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Gr: K-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 Hackberry St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4525
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Seguin Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2200 N 29th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4565
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4801 S 26th St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4424
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2727.
Alvarez Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2606 Gumwood Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4471
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2828.
Brown Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 632-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
De Leon Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 N 29th St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 632-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Colbath Ave
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Fields Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Dallas Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4344
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Travis Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Houston St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4242
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Instr/guid Center
Alternative School
2604 Galveston Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4393
Gr: 6-11 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcallen, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcallen, TX include Gonzalez Elementary School, Milam Elementary School and Morris Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mcallen?
33 public elementary schools are located in Mcallen.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcallen?
Mcallen public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mcallen are often viewed compared to one another?

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