Best Schools in Edinburg, Texas
59 schools · 38 Elementary · 7 Middle · 10 High · 4 Other
Choosing a school in Edinburg?
Use this page to compare every school in Edinburg by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy
Middle · South Texas ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Brewster EL
Elementary · Edinburg CISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Jefferson Elem
Elementary · Edinburg CISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Edinburg for 2026 are South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy (9.4/10), Brewster EL (8.6/10), and Jefferson Elem (8.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 50 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
59
55 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$167,075
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Schools
59
55 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$167,075
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Rates 8.2/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Edinburg schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Edinburg schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Edinburg
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (50 of 59). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Brewster EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Jefferson Elem | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Idea Quest College Preparatory | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | South Texas ISD World Scholars | 8.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Austin EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Canterbury EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Cavazos EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Trevino EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Dr Kay Teer Crawford EL | 7.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $61,505
- Median home value
- $167,075
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 62%
42% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Edinburg compares
Texas rank
#304 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$62k
83% of Texas median
Schools in this city
55
Education Snapshot
Edinburg, TexasEdinburg runs 59 schools across 6 districts, enrolling roughly 40,818 students. The level mix skews early: 38 of 59 campuses are elementary schools, with 10 high schools, 7 middle schools, and 4 combined or alternative programs rounding out the roster. Seven charter schools expand options beyond the traditional district track. On composite ratings, Edinburg's 55 scored schools average 6.6/10 — a full 0.3 points above the Texas state average of 6.3/10, a meaningful gap given the city's income profile. The median household income of $62,178 runs 22% below the Texas state median of $79,932, yet schools here still rate above the state average. About 31% of Edinburg adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. For parents evaluating the landscape, the combination of above-state ratings against a below-state income baseline is the defining characteristic of this city's school market.
About Schools in Edinburg, Texas
Edinburg's public school system spans 52 ranked schools, and the performance range is wide. The city average score is 4.7 out of 10 — a figure that reflects a landscape where most campuses cluster well below the top tier. Parents researching here face a meaningful sorting problem: school choice matters more in markets like this than in cities where quality is distributed more evenly.
The high end of the distribution is tight. Only 2 of the 52 ranked schools — 4% of the total — reach a score of 7 or above. South Texas ISD World Scholars leads the city at 7.6, the clearest outlier in the dataset. South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy follows at 7.1. Both are South Texas ISD campuses, a specialized regional district that operates alongside Edinburg CISD, the larger district serving most neighborhood-assigned students.
Three campuses form a strong second cluster. IDEA Quest College Preparatory scores 6.8, Edinburg North H S scores 6.7, and IDEA Edinburg College Preparatory scores 6.4. These five schools together define the upper tier of Edinburg's 52-school landscape. Four of the five are high schools. South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy at 7.1 is the one middle school in this group — parents of middle schoolers researching Edinburg's top performers have a clear anchor point there.
For parents building a school search strategy in Edinburg, the data points toward a straightforward conclusion: the citywide average of 4.7 understates how much variation exists on the ground. The top five performers all outpace that average by at least 1.7 points, and the gap between those leaders and the bulk of the 52-school field is substantial. Families who prioritize academic performance should focus their search on South Texas ISD and IDEA campuses first, then evaluate Edinburg CISD options against the city benchmark. Starting with the right tier saves time and prevents getting anchored to a 4.7 average that doesn't reflect what the best schools here actually deliver.
Elementary Schools
38 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 477 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.6 |
| 3 | 349 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.2 |
| 4 | 715 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.2 |
| 5 | 433 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 6 | 697 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 7 | 613 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 8 | 526 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 |
| 9 | 651 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 |
| 10 | 420 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
Show all 38 elementary schools in Edinburg
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 732 students · 6th–8th | 9.4 |
| 2 | 778 students · 6th–8th | 7.6 |
| 3 | 1,235 students · 6th–8th | 7.5 |
| 4 | 1,075 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 |
| 5 | 1,046 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 |
| 6 | 1,113 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 |
| 7 | 1,330 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 |
High Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 678 students · 6th–12th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 455 students · 9th–12th | 8.4 |
| 3 | 2,192 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 |
| 4 | 779 students · 6th–12th | 7.1 |
| 5 | 285 students · 8th–12th | 7.0 |
| 6 | 2,352 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 |
| 7 | 2,635 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 |
| 8 | 2,707 students · 8th–12th | 4.8 |
| 9 | 160 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 |
| 10 | 28 students · 7th–12th | — |
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,714 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.3 |
| 2 | 337 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 3.8 |
| 3 | 2 students · 9th–10th | — |
| 4 | 317 students · 9th–11th | — |
Schools in Edinburg
Edinburg, Texas · 59 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 5 ZIP codes
Median Income
$61,505
Median Home Value
$167,075
Median Rent
$1,008/mo
Population
235,484
College Educated
29%
Homeownership
62%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
24.3%
Community Profile
Edinburg has a median household income of $61,505. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $167,075, with a median rent of $1,008/month. The area has a poverty rate of 24.3%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 38
- Middle
- 7
- High
- 10
- Other
- 4
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Common questions about schools in Edinburg, Texas
How many schools are in Edinburg, Texas?
Edinburg has 59 schools, including 55 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Edinburg, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Edinburg is 6.6 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 Edinburg, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Edinburg on MySchoolScout is South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Edinburg, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Edinburg on MySchoolScout is Brewster EL with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Edinburg, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Edinburg on MySchoolScout is South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best high school in Edinburg, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Edinburg on MySchoolScout is Idea Quest College Preparatory with a composite score of 8.5/10.
How many school districts serve Edinburg, Texas?
Edinburg is served by 6 school districts: Vanguard Academy, Idea Public Schools, Lone Star School District, Edcouch-elsa ISD, Edinburg CISD, South Texas ISD.
What is the education level in Edinburg, Texas?
According to Census data, 29% of adults in Edinburg have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Edinburg, Texas?
The median household income in Edinburg is approximately $61,505 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Edinburg, Texas?
Yes, Edinburg has 4 private schools alongside 55 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Matthew's Episcopal School with a score of 6.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Edinburg, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Edinburg is 15.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Edinburg, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives 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.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.