6.5public avg / 10

Best Schools in Donna, Texas

22 schools in the directory · 14 Elementary · 4 Middle · 4 High

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 22

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (21): 6.5/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Donna are Capt D Salinas II EL (8.9/10), Eloy Garza Salazar EL (8.3/10), and A M Ochoa EL (8.1/10), among 21 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

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6.5

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6.5

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Best value · beats the odds

Capt D Salinas II EL

Rates 8.9/10 despite 96% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Donna public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

C Stainke EL

STAAR proficiency rose +17.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Donna public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Donna

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 21 rated schools; 22 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Capt D Salinas II EL	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+2.4	98th
2	Eloy Garza Salazar EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	91th
3	A M Ochoa EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	88th
4	Julian S Adame	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	85th
5	Le Noir EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	85th
6	A P Solis Middle	7.4 / 10	Middle	+0.8	74th
7	C Stainke EL	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	74th
8	Veterans Middle	6.9 / 10	Middle	+0.4	61th
9	Maria Alicia P Munoz EL	6.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	58th
10	Patricia S Garza EL	6.4 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	49th

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About Schools in Donna, Texas

Donna, Texas is home to 22 schools, including 22 public schools. The city's schools span 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools.

The 21 public schools in this comparison average 6.5 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Capt D Salinas II EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

Donna is served by 2 school districts: IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DONNA ISD. These districts collectively serve 89,950 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

14 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Capt D Salinas II EL 477 students · Pre-K–5th	477	Pre-K–5th	8.9
2	Eloy Garza Salazar EL 446 students · Pre-K–5th	446	Pre-K–5th	8.3
3	A M Ochoa EL 603 students · Pre-K–5th	603	Pre-K–5th	8.1
4	Le Noir EL 451 students · Pre-K–5th	451	Pre-K–5th	7.9
5	Julian S Adame 559 students · Pre-K–5th	559	Pre-K–5th	7.9
6	C Stainke EL 513 students · Pre-K–5th	513	Pre-K–5th	7.4
7	Maria Alicia P Munoz EL 692 students · Pre-K–5th	692	Pre-K–5th	6.8
8	Patricia S Garza EL 616 students · Pre-K–5th	616	Pre-K–5th	6.4
9	T Price EL 425 students · Pre-K–5th	425	Pre-K–5th	6.3
10	Daniel Singleterry SR 510 students · Pre-K–5th	510	Pre-K–5th	6.3

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Guzman EL Idea Academy J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy

Middle Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	A P Solis Middle 631 students · 6th–8th	631	6th–8th	7.4
2	Veterans Middle 870 students · 6th–8th	870	6th–8th	6.9
3	W a Todd Middle 646 students · 6th–8th	646	6th–8th	6.2
4	Dora M Sauceda Middle 604 students · 6th–8th	604	6th–8th	5.6

High Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Idea College Prep 785 students · 6th–12th	785	6th–12th	5.8
2	Donna North H S 1,996 students · 9th–12th	1,996	9th–12th	5.4
3	Donna H S 2,075 students · 9th–12th	2,075	9th–12th	5.1
4	Hidalgo Co J J a E P 8 students · 8th–12th	8	8th–12th	—

Schools in Donna

Donna, Texas · 22 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 14
Middle: 4
High: 4

Resources

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School Districts (2)

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

123 schools · 76,819 students

DONNA ISD

21 schools · 13,131 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Donna, Texas

How many schools are in Donna, Texas?

Donna has 22 schools, including 22 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Donna, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 21 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Donna is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Donna, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Donna on MySchoolScout is Capt D Salinas II EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Donna, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Donna on MySchoolScout is Capt D Salinas II EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Donna, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Donna on MySchoolScout is A P Solis Middle with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What is the best high school in Donna, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Donna on MySchoolScout is Idea College Prep with a composite score of 5.8/10.

How many school districts serve Donna, Texas?

Donna is served by 2 school districts: Idea Public Schools, Donna ISD.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Donna, Texas?

Among 21 public schools in Donna that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Donna, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.