6.5public avg / 10

Best Schools in Edinburg, Texas

59 schools in the directory · 37 Elementary · 7 Middle · 10 High · 5 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 55

Private: 4

Districts: 6

Comparable public avg (52): 6.5/10

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Elementary · Edinburg CISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Edinburg are Austin EL (9.5/10), R C Flores-Mark a Zapata EL (8.9/10), and South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy (8.4/10), among 52 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.

Schools

55 public · 4 private

Avg Score

6.5

52 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

55 public · 4 private

Avg Score

6.5

52 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Austin EL

Rates 9.5/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.1 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 public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Edinburg North H S

STAAR proficiency rose +15.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Edinburg public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Edinburg

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 52 rated schools; 59 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Austin EL	9.5 / 10	Elementary	+3.1	100th
2	R C Flores-Mark a Zapata EL	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	98th
3	South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy	8.4 / 10	Middle	+1.0	92th
4	Alfonso Ramirez EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	91th
5	Freddy Gonzalez EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	90th
6	Dr Kay Teer Crawford EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	87th
7	Monte Cristo EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	87th
8	Betts EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	85th
9	Eisenhower EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	85th
10	Villarreal EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	85th

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About Schools in Edinburg, Texas

Edinburg, Texas is home to 59 schools, including 55 public schools and 4 private schools. The city's schools span 37 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 10 high schools.

The 52 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 Austin EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.

Edinburg is served by 6 school districts. These districts collectively serve 126,830 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

37 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Austin EL 349 students · Pre-K–5th	349	Pre-K–5th	9.5
2	R C Flores-Mark a Zapata EL 554 students · Pre-K–5th	554	Pre-K–5th	8.9
3	Alfonso Ramirez EL 719 students · Pre-K–5th	719	Pre-K–5th	8.3
4	Freddy Gonzalez EL 526 students · Pre-K–5th	526	Pre-K–5th	8.2
5	Dr Kay Teer Crawford EL 613 students · Pre-K–5th	613	Pre-K–5th	8.0
6	Monte Cristo EL 574 students · Pre-K–5th	574	Pre-K–5th	8.0
7	Eisenhower EL 651 students · Pre-K–5th	651	Pre-K–5th	7.9
8	Betts EL 559 students · Pre-K–5th	559	Pre-K–5th	7.9
9	Villarreal EL 571 students · Pre-K–5th	571	Pre-K–5th	7.9
10	Jefferson Elem 477 students · Pre-K–5th	477	Pre-K–5th	7.8

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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	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy 732 students · 6th–8th	732	6th–8th	8.4
2	Elias Longoria SR Middle 778 students · 6th–8th	778	6th–8th	7.6
3	South Middle 1,235 students · 6th–8th	1,235	6th–8th	7.5
4	Francisco Barrientes Middle 1,113 students · 6th–8th	1,113	6th–8th	7.5
5	Memorial Middle 1,075 students · 6th–8th	1,075	6th–8th	7.4
6	B L Garza Middle 1,046 students · 6th–8th	1,046	6th–8th	6.2
7	Betty Harwell Middle 1,330 students · 6th–8th	1,330	6th–8th	5.8

High Schools

10 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Idea Quest College Preparatory 678 students · 6th–12th	678	6th–12th	7.4
2	South Texas ISD World Scholars 455 students · 9th–12th	455	9th–12th	6.7
3	Robert R Vela H S 2,192 students · 9th–12th	2,192	9th–12th	6.3
4	Idea Edinburg College Preparatory 779 students · 6th–12th	779	6th–12th	5.8
5	Idea Toros College Preparatory 285 students · 8th–12th	285	8th–12th	5.6
6	Edinburg North H S 2,635 students · 9th–12th	2,635	9th–12th	5.3
7	Edinburg H S 2,352 students · 9th–12th	2,352	9th–12th	4.9
8	Lone Star H S South 160 students · 9th–12th	160	9th–12th	4.5
9	Economedes H S 2,707 students · 8th–12th	2,707	8th–12th	4.5
10	Juvenile Detention Ctr 28 students · 7th–12th	28	7th–12th	—

Other Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Edinburg Collegiate H S 317 students · 9th–11th	317	9th–11th	7.3
2	Vanguard Beethoven 1,714 students · Pre-K–12th	1,714	Pre-K–12th	6.5
3	Early Childhood 337 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	337	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.3
4	Hidalgo Co J J a E P 2 students · 9th–10th	2	9th–10th	—
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Harvest Christian AcademyPrivate 237 students · Pre-K–12th	237	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Edinburg

Edinburg, Texas · 59 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 37
Middle: 7
High: 10
Other: 5

Resources

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School Districts (6)

VANGUARD ACADEMY

6 schools · 6,600 students

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

123 schools · 76,819 students

LONE STAR SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools · 672 students

EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD

10 schools · 4,398 students

EDINBURG CISD

46 schools · 33,810 students

SOUTH TEXAS ISD

7 schools · 4,531 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 52 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Edinburg 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 Edinburg, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Edinburg on MySchoolScout is Austin EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Edinburg, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Edinburg on MySchoolScout is Austin EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.

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 8.4/10.

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 7.4/10.

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.

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?

Among 51 public schools in Edinburg that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.6:1. 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 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.