For the 2026 school year, there are 71 public schools serving 45,022 students in Mission, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 211 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Mission, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mission, 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.
Mission, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mission have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mission, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1106 N Shary Rd Bldg A
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-6467
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-6467
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Harry Shimotsu Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3101 San Mateo St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Gr: PK-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
B L Gray J High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4400 S Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Gr: 7-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4205 Los Indios Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
E B Reyna Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 E Veterans Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2390
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2390
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sharyland North J High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Dove
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 686-1415
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 686-1415
Gr: 7-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Mission Collegiate High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 S Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-6120
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-6120
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2101 S Taylor Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 668-0426
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 668-0426
Gr: PK-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 W Mile 3
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2480
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1010.
Enrique Kiki Camarena Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2612 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2720
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1111.
Idea North Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Gr: K-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Mims Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 E Two Mile Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4400
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Sharyland High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1106 N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5300
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,542 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Romulo D Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2571 E 4th St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4900
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Donna Wernecke Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 Dove Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 928-1063
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 928-1063
Gr: PK-6 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
John H Shary Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 N Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5282
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5282
Gr: PK-6 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Eligio Kika De La Garza Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5441 La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2380
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2380
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1818.
Hurla M Midkiff Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4201 N Mayberry
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2610 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2820
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2820
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2020.
Ann Richards Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7005 Ann Richards Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2121.
Sharyland Pioneer High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 1/2 Mile N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,492 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Elm Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Jose De Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 N Schuebach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2410
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2424.
Salinas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10820 N Conway Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Irene M Garcia Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
933 Paula Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2840
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2626.
Guillermo Flores Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1913 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2760
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2727.
Idea Academy Mission
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Gr: K-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Elodia R Chapa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5670 Doffing Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2400
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Leo J Leo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1625 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2370
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2370
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Ollie O'grady Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 W Griffin Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Castro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 S Mayberry
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Idea North Mission College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Diaz-villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5543 La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2470
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2470
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3434.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
78 Showers Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Hilda C Escobar/alicia C Rios Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 N Trosper Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-8400
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Mission, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eagle Academy Of Pharr At Mission (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1612 E Griffin Pkwy #1
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
El Aep Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1106 North Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Gr: 2-3 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Hidalgo County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3017 S 10 St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Gr: 10-11
Mission Options Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
407 E 3rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3960
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3960
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Sharyland Alternative Education School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2704 Griffin Parkway
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mission, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Mission, TX include Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy, Harry Shimotsu Elementary School and B L Gray J High School.
How many public schools are located in Mission?
71 public schools are located in Mission.
What percentage of students in Mission go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Mission are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mission?
Mission public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mission are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mission include: Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School vs. Harry Shimotsu Elementary School, Veterans Memorial High School vs. Mission High School, Mission High School vs. Veterans Memorial High School
