6.1public avg / 10

Best Schools in Mission, Texas

68 schools in the directory · 43 Elementary · 12 Middle · 11 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 66

Private: 2

Districts: 6

Comparable public avg (63): 6.1/10

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Elementary · La Joya ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

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

Elementary · Excellence in Leadership Academy. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Mission are Jose De Escandon EL (8.9/10), Castro EL (8.4/10), and Excellence in Leadership Academy (8.4/10), among 63 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

66 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.1

63 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

66 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.1

63 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Jose De Escandon EL

Rates 8.9/10 despite 95% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 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 Mission public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Diaz-Villarreal EL

STAAR proficiency rose +22.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mission public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Mission

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 63 rated schools; 68 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Jose De Escandon EL	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+3.0	97th
2	Castro EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+2.4	92th
3	Excellence in Leadership Academy	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	93th
4	Donna Wernecke EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	87th
5	Carl C Waitz EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	84th
6	Enrique Kiki Camarena EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	84th
7	Raquel Cavazos EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	84th
8	Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	82th
9	Romulo D Martinez EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	82th
10	John H Shary EL	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	77th

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About Schools in Mission, Texas

Mission, Texas is home to 68 schools, including 66 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 43 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 11 high schools.

The 63 public schools in this comparison average 6.1 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 Jose De Escandon EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

Mission is served by 6 school districts. These districts collectively serve 125,043 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

43 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Jose De Escandon EL 669 students · Pre-K–5th	669	Pre-K–5th	8.9
2	Excellence in Leadership Academy 220 students · Pre-K–8th	220	Pre-K–8th	8.4
3	Castro EL 336 students · Pre-K–5th	336	Pre-K–5th	8.4
4	Donna Wernecke EL 672 students · Pre-K–6th	672	Pre-K–6th	8.1
5	Enrique Kiki Camarena EL 751 students · Pre-K–5th	751	Pre-K–5th	7.9
6	Carl C Waitz EL 395 students · Pre-K–5th	395	Pre-K–5th	7.9
7	Raquel Cavazos EL 539 students · Pre-K–5th	539	Pre-K–5th	7.9
8	Romulo D Martinez EL 535 students · Pre-K–6th	535	Pre-K–6th	7.8
9	Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen EL 604 students · Pre-K–6th	604	Pre-K–6th	7.8
10	John H Shary EL 649 students · Pre-K–6th	649	Pre-K–6th	7.6

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Middle Schools

12 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Memorial Middle 658 students · 6th–8th	658	6th–8th	7.2
2	White J H 867 students · 6th–8th	867	6th–8th	7.1
3	B L Gray J H 743 students · 7th–8th	743	7th–8th	7.1
4	Idea Palmview College Preparatory 320 students · 6th–9th	320	6th–9th	6.8
5	Mission J H 701 students · 6th–8th	701	6th–8th	6.7
6	Alton Memorial J H 828 students · 6th–8th	828	6th–8th	6.7
7	Sharyland North J H 772 students · 7th–8th	772	7th–8th	6.7
8	Rafael a Cantu J H 581 students · 6th–8th	581	6th–8th	6.4
9	Irene M Garcia Middle 625 students · 6th–8th	625	6th–8th	5.2
10	Cesar Chavez Middle 653 students · 6th–8th	653	6th–8th	4.8

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Juan De Dios Salinas Middle Ann Richards Middle

High Schools

11 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Sharyland H S 1,542 students · 9th–12th	1,542	9th–12th	7.5
2	Idea North Mission College Preparatory 735 students · 6th–12th	735	6th–12th	7.2
3	Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy 480 students · 9th–12th	480	9th–12th	6.6
4	Veterans Memorial H S 1,817 students · 9th–12th	1,817	9th–12th	6.4
5	Idea College Preparatory Mission 772 students · 6th–12th	772	6th–12th	6.3
6	Sharyland Pioneer H S 1,492 students · 9th–12th	1,492	9th–12th	5.9
7	Juarez-Lincoln H S 1,974 students · 9th–12th	1,974	9th–12th	5.4
8	Mission H S 2,209 students · 9th–12th	2,209	9th–12th	5.2
9	La Joya Palmview H S 2,153 students · 9th–12th	2,153	9th–12th	4.2
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Juan Diego AcademyPrivate 67 students · 9th–12th	67	9th–12th	Not Rated

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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.

San Juan Diego Catholic Regional High SchoolPrivate

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Mission Early Learning 201 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	201	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.3
2	Hidalgo Co J J a E P 1 students · 11th–11th	1	11th–11th	—

Schools in Mission

Mission, Texas · 68 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 43
Middle: 12
High: 11
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (6)

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

123 schools · 76,819 students

BRILLANTE ACADEMY

1 school · 196 students

EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

1 school · 220 students

LA JOYA ISD

37 schools · 23,998 students

MISSION CISD

24 schools · 14,068 students

SHARYLAND ISD

13 schools · 9,742 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Mission, Texas

How many schools are in Mission, Texas?

Mission has 68 schools, including 66 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Mission, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 63 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Mission is 6.1 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 Mission, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Mission on MySchoolScout is Jose De Escandon EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Mission, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Mission on MySchoolScout is Jose De Escandon EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Mission, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Mission on MySchoolScout is Memorial Middle with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best high school in Mission, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Mission on MySchoolScout is Sharyland H S with a composite score of 7.5/10.

How many school districts serve Mission, Texas?

Mission is served by 6 school districts: Idea Public Schools, Brillante Academy, Excellence in Leadership Academy, La Joya ISD, Mission CISD, Sharyland ISD.

Are there private schools in Mission, Texas?

Yes, Mission has 2 private schools alongside 66 public schools. The top-rated private school is Juan Diego Academy with a score of 7.0/10.

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

Among 63 public schools in Mission 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 Mission, 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.