7.0public avg / 10

Best Schools in Pharr, Texas

37 schools in the directory · 21 Elementary · 5 Middle · 7 High · 4 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 36

Private: 1

Districts: 4

Comparable public avg (33): 7.0/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Pharr are Cesar Chavez EL (9.5/10), Berta S Palacios EL (9.2/10), and Raul Longoria EL (8.9/10), among 33 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

36 public · 1 private

Avg Score

7.0

33 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

36 public · 1 private

Avg Score

7.0

33 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Cesar Chavez EL

Rates 9.5/10 despite 97% 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 Pharr public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Berta S Palacios EL

STAAR proficiency rose +13.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pharr public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Pharr

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 33 rated schools; 37 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Cesar Chavez EL	9.5 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	100th
2	Berta S Palacios EL	9.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	99th
3	Raul Longoria EL	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	97th
4	Valley View J H	8.8 / 10	Middle	+2.0	96th
5	Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S	8.3 / 10	High	+0.8	91th
6	Valley View North EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	86th
7	Psja North Early College H S	7.9 / 10	High	+1.1	84th
8	Jaime Escalante Middle	7.8 / 10	Middle	+0.3	82th
9	Liberty Middle	7.8 / 10	Middle	+0.4	82th
10	Allen & William Arnold EL	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	77th

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About Schools in Pharr, Texas

Pharr, Texas is home to 37 schools, including 36 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 21 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 7 high schools.

The 33 public schools in this comparison average 7.0 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 Cesar Chavez EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.

Pharr is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 116,942 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

21 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Cesar Chavez EL 418 students · Pre-K–5th	418	Pre-K–5th	9.5
2	Berta S Palacios EL 495 students · Pre-K–5th	495	Pre-K–5th	9.2
3	Raul Longoria EL 581 students · Pre-K–5th	581	Pre-K–5th	8.9
4	Valley View North EL 375 students · Pre-K–6th	375	Pre-K–6th	8.0
5	Allen & William Arnold EL 641 students · Pre-K–5th	641	Pre-K–5th	7.6
6	Aida C Escobar EL 715 students · Pre-K–5th	715	Pre-K–5th	7.1
7	Graciela Garcia EL 368 students · Pre-K–5th	368	Pre-K–5th	7.1
8	Geraldine Palmer EL 677 students · Pre-K–5th	677	Pre-K–5th	7.0
9	Dr William Long EL 797 students · Pre-K–5th	797	Pre-K–5th	7.0
10	Idea Owassa Academy 708 students · Kindergarten–5th	708	Kindergarten–5th	6.9

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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.

Henry Ford EL Vanguard Van Gogh Valley View EL Wilbur E Lucas EL Idea Academy Pharr Daniel Ramirez EL Kelly-Pharr EL Valley View South EL Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy Carmen Anaya EL The Pharr Oratory of St Philip Neri School SystemPrivate

Middle Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Valley View J H 483 students · 7th–8th	483	7th–8th	8.8
2	Jaime Escalante Middle 535 students · 6th–8th	535	6th–8th	7.8
3	Liberty Middle 795 students · 6th–8th	795	6th–8th	7.8
4	Kennedy Middle 576 students · 6th–8th	576	6th–8th	7.3
5	Lyndon B Johnson Middle 971 students · 6th–8th	971	6th–8th	5.8

High Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S 524 students · 9th–12th	524	9th–12th	8.3
2	Psja North Early College H S 2,229 students · 9th–12th	2,229	9th–12th	7.9
3	Psja Southwest Early College H S 1,597 students · 9th–12th	1,597	9th–12th	7.2
4	Elvis J Ballew H S 136 students · 9th–12th	136	9th–12th	7.1
5	Buell Central Daep 92 students · 6th–12th	92	6th–12th	6.9
6	Idea College Preparatory Pharr 863 students · 6th–12th	863	6th–12th	6.5
7	Valley View H S 1,320 students · 9th–12th	1,320	9th–12th	6.4

Other Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Vanguard Rembrandt 1,965 students · Pre-K–12th	1,965	Pre-K–12th	7.0
2	Vanguard Mozart 1,209 students · Pre-K–12th	1,209	Pre-K–12th	6.7
3	Psja Early Start 508 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	508	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.8
4	Idea Owassa College Preparatory 636 students · 6th–11th	636	6th–11th	5.2

Schools in Pharr

Pharr, Texas · 37 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 21
Middle: 5
High: 7
Other: 4

Resources

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School Districts (4)

VANGUARD ACADEMY

6 schools · 6,600 students

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

123 schools · 76,819 students

PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD

44 schools · 30,008 students

VALLEY VIEW ISD

6 schools · 3,515 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Pharr, Texas

How many schools are in Pharr, Texas?

Pharr has 37 schools, including 36 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Pharr, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 33 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Pharr is 7.0 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 Pharr, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Pharr on MySchoolScout is Cesar Chavez EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Pharr, Texas?

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

What is the best middle school in Pharr, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Pharr on MySchoolScout is Valley View J H with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best high school in Pharr, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Pharr on MySchoolScout is Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S with a composite score of 8.3/10.

How many school districts serve Pharr, Texas?

Pharr is served by 4 school districts: Vanguard Academy, Idea Public Schools, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, Valley View ISD.

Are there private schools in Pharr, Texas?

Yes, Pharr has 1 private school alongside 36 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Pharr Oratory of St Philip Neri School System with a score of 5.6/10.

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

Among 33 public schools in Pharr 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 Pharr, 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.