Texas›Hidalgo County›Mcallen
Best Schools in Mcallen, Texas
Compare 45 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
45
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
26,076
Total Students
Across Mcallen
14.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
45 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)7 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)3 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 820 students at Idea Mcallen College Preparatory.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Donna Wernecke El
publicmiddlePK-6
4500 Dove Ave, Mcallen, TX 78504
0
Rating
Students
631
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Olivero Garza Sr El
publicmiddlePK-6
7905 N Taylor Rd, Mcallen, TX 78504
0
Rating
Students
648
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
publichighGrade 7-12
3900 N 23Rd St, Mcallen, TX 78501
0
Rating
Students
14
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Escandon El
publicelementaryPK-5
2901 Colbath Ave, Mcallen, TX 78503
0
Rating
Students
478
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
320 N Main St, Mcallen, TX 78501
0
Rating
Students
331
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Triumph Public High Schools-Mcallen
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
200 N 17Th St, Mcallen, TX 78501
0
Rating
Students
118
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Idea Mcallen Academy
charter schoolelementaryK-5
201 N Bentsen Rd, Mcallen, TX 78501
0
Rating
Students
738
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
201 N Bentsen Rd, Mcallen, TX 78501
0
Rating
Students
820
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd, Mcallen, TX 78504
0
Rating
Students
685
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Idea Los Encinos Academy
charter schoolelementaryK-5
5400 S Ware Rd, Mcallen, TX 78503
0
Rating
Students
770
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Idea Tres Lagos Academy
charter schoolelementaryK-5
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd, Mcallen, TX 78504
0
Rating
Students
695
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
charter schoolhighGrade 6-11
5400 S Ware Rd, Mcallen, TX 78503
0
Rating
Students
753
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
publichighGrade 7-12
3900 N 23Rd, Mcallen, TX 78501
0
Rating
Students
7
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cavazos El
publicelementaryPK-5
1501 W Freddy Gonzalez, Mcallen, TX 78501
0
Rating
Students
479
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Achieve Early College H S
publichighGrade 9-12
1601 N 27Th St, Mcallen, TX 78501
0
Rating
Students
428
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Garza El
publicelementaryPK-5
6300 N 29Th St, Mcallen, TX 78504
0
Rating
Students
409
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
De Leon Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4201 N 29Th St, Mcallen, TX 78504
0
Rating
Students
664
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Thigpen-Zavala El
publicelementaryPK-5
2500 Galveston Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501
0
Rating
Students
470
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mcauliffe El
publicelementaryPK-5
3000 Daffodil Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501
0
Rating
Students
385
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lucile Hendricks El
publicelementaryPK-5
3900 Goldcrest, Mcallen, TX 78504
0
Rating
Students
432
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Mcallen
Mcallen, Texas is home to 45 schools serving over 26,076 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mcallen, Texas?
There are 45 schools in Mcallen, serving 26,076 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Mcallen?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Mcallen include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Mcallen?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Mcallen is 14.4:1.