7.1public avg / 10

Best Schools in Mcallen, Texas

43 schools in the directory · 25 Elementary · 7 Middle · 8 High · 3 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 38

Private: 5

Districts: 4

Comparable public avg (36): 7.1/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Mcallen are Fields EL (9.0/10), Dr Pablo Perez (8.9/10), and Rayburn EL (8.9/10), among 36 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

38 public · 5 private

Avg Score

7.1

36 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

38 public · 5 private

Avg Score

7.1

36 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Fields EL

Rates 9.0/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 Mcallen public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Alvarez EL

STAAR proficiency rose +12.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mcallen public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Mcallen

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 36 rated schools; 43 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Fields EL	9.0 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	98th
2	Dr Pablo Perez	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	97th
3	Rayburn EL	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	97th
4	Brown Middle	8.8 / 10	Middle	+1.9	96th
5	Garza EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	96th
6	Houston EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	96th
7	Blanca E Sanchez	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	95th
8	Seguin EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	95th
9	Michael E Fossum Middle	8.6 / 10	Middle	+1.2	95th
10	Achieve Early College H S	8.5 / 10	High	+1.2	93th

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About Schools in Mcallen, Texas

Mcallen, Texas is home to 43 schools, including 38 public schools and 5 private schools. The city's schools span 25 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 8 high schools.

The 36 public schools in this comparison average 7.1 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 Fields EL with a composite score of 9.0/10.

Mcallen is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 98,803 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

25 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Fields EL 456 students · Pre-K–5th	456	Pre-K–5th	9.0
2	Rayburn EL 510 students · Pre-K–5th	510	Pre-K–5th	8.9
3	Dr Pablo Perez 543 students · Pre-K–5th	543	Pre-K–5th	8.9
4	Houston EL 362 students · Pre-K–5th	362	Pre-K–5th	8.8
5	Garza EL 445 students · Pre-K–5th	445	Pre-K–5th	8.8
6	Seguin EL 567 students · Pre-K–5th	567	Pre-K–5th	8.7
7	Blanca E Sanchez 480 students · Pre-K–5th	480	Pre-K–5th	8.7
8	Thigpen-Zavala EL 493 students · Pre-K–5th	493	Pre-K–5th	8.0
9	Gonzalez EL 792 students · Pre-K–5th	792	Pre-K–5th	7.6
10	Castaneda EL 441 students · Pre-K–5th	441	Pre-K–5th	7.5

Show all 25 elementary schools in Mcallen

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Wilson EL Jackson EL Idea Tres Lagos Academy Mcauliffe EL Lucile Hendricks EL Escandon EL Roosevelt EL Alvarez EL Milam EL Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy Idea Mcallen Academy Idea Los Encinos Academy St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate St Johns Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate Kids Village Montessori LrnngPrivate

Middle Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Brown Middle 583 students · 6th–8th	583	6th–8th	8.8
2	Michael E Fossum Middle 818 students · 6th–8th	818	6th–8th	8.6
3	Travis Middle 486 students · 6th–8th	486	6th–8th	7.8
4	De Leon Middle 721 students · 6th–8th	721	6th–8th	7.7
5	Morris Middle 1,036 students · 6th–8th	1,036	6th–8th	7.1
6	Cathey Middle 829 students · 6th–8th	829	6th–8th	7.0
7	Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory 640 students · 6th–10th	640	6th–10th	5.0

High Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Achieve Early College H S 410 students · 9th–12th	410	9th–12th	8.5
2	Mcallen H S 2,152 students · 9th–12th	2,152	9th–12th	7.8
3	Instr/guid Center 32 students · 6th–12th	32	6th–12th	7.7
4	Memorial H S 2,060 students · 8th–12th	2,060	8th–12th	7.1
5	Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory 644 students · 6th–12th	644	6th–12th	6.5
6	Idea Mcallen College Preparatory 807 students · 6th–12th	807	6th–12th	6.1
7	Lamar Academy 99 students · 9th–12th	99	9th–12th	5.8
8	Triumph Public High Schools-Mcallen 139 students · 9th–12th	139	9th–12th	4.7

Other Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Southwest Key Program 3 students · 10th–11th	3	10th–11th	—
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate 307 students · Pre-K–10th	307	Pre-K–10th	Not Rated
2	South Texas Christian AcademyPrivate 212 students · Pre-K–12th	212	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Mcallen

Mcallen, Texas · 43 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 25
Middle: 7
High: 8
Other: 3

Resources

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School Districts (4)

HORIZON MONTESSORI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

4 schools · 1,424 students

TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY

4 schools · 465 students

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

123 schools · 76,819 students

MCALLEN ISD

31 schools · 20,095 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Mcallen, Texas

How many schools are in Mcallen, Texas?

Mcallen has 43 schools, including 38 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Mcallen, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 36 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Mcallen is 7.1 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 Mcallen, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Mcallen on MySchoolScout is Fields EL with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Mcallen, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Mcallen on MySchoolScout is Fields EL with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Mcallen, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Mcallen on MySchoolScout is Brown Middle with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best high school in Mcallen, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Mcallen on MySchoolScout is Achieve Early College H S with a composite score of 8.5/10.

How many school districts serve Mcallen, Texas?

Mcallen is served by 4 school districts: Horizon Montessori Public Schools, Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley, Idea Public Schools, Mcallen ISD.

Are there private schools in Mcallen, Texas?

Yes, Mcallen has 5 private schools alongside 38 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Paul Lutheran School with a score of 7.0/10.

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

Among 36 public schools in Mcallen that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Mcallen, 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.