Best Schools in Rio Grande City, Texas
18 schools in the directory · 11 Elementary · 3 Middle · 4 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Rio Grande City by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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General Ricardo Sanchez EL
Elementary · Rio Grande City Grulla ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Dr Mario E Ramirez EL
Elementary · Rio Grande City Grulla ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Grulla H S
High · Rio Grande City Grulla ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Rio Grande City are General Ricardo Sanchez EL (9.5/10), Dr Mario E Ramirez EL (9.1/10), and Grulla H S (8.5/10), among 17 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
18
17 public · 1 private
Avg Score
7.5
17 public schools · out of 10
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
18
17 public · 1 private
Avg Score
7.5
17 public schools · out of 10
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 9.5/10 despite 93% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Rio Grande City public schools in the current comparison.
STAAR proficiency rose +22.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rio Grande City public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Rio Grande City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 17 rated schools; 18 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Ricardo Sanchez EL | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Dr Mario E Ramirez EL | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Grulla H S | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Roque Guerra JR EL | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Ringgold EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Alto Bonito EL | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Grulla Middle | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Preparatory for Early College H S | 7.9 / 10 |
| 9 | John & Olive Hinojosa EL | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory | 7.4 / 10 |
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About Schools in Rio Grande City, Texas
Rio Grande City, Texas is home to 18 schools, including 17 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
The 17 public schools in this comparison average 7.5 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 General Ricardo Sanchez EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.
Rio Grande City is served by 2 school districts: IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD. These districts collectively serve 86,301 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.
Elementary Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 733 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.5 |
| 2 | 481 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.1 |
| 3 | 626 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
| 4 | 474 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 |
| 5 | 584 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 6 | 467 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 |
| 7 | 346 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 |
| 8 | 440 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 |
| 9 | 733 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 |
| 10 | 435 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.4 |
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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
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 609 students · 6th–8th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 635 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
| 3 | 795 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 770 students · 9th–12th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 413 students · 9th–12th | 7.9 |
| 3 | 661 students · 6th–12th | 7.4 |
| 4 | 1,674 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
Schools in Rio Grande City
Rio Grande City, Texas · 18 schools
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Common questions about schools in Rio Grande City, Texas
How many schools are in Rio Grande City, Texas?
Rio Grande City has 18 schools, including 17 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Rio Grande City, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 17 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Rio Grande City is 7.5 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 Rio Grande City, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Rio Grande City on MySchoolScout is General Ricardo Sanchez EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Rio Grande City, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Rio Grande City on MySchoolScout is General Ricardo Sanchez EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Rio Grande City, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Rio Grande City on MySchoolScout is Grulla Middle with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best high school in Rio Grande City, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Rio Grande City on MySchoolScout is Grulla H S with a composite score of 8.5/10.
How many school districts serve Rio Grande City, Texas?
Rio Grande City is served by 2 school districts: Idea Public Schools, Rio Grande City Grulla ISD.
Are there private schools in Rio Grande City, Texas?
Yes, Rio Grande City has 1 private school alongside 17 public schools. The top-rated private school is Immaculate Conception School with a score of 6.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rio Grande City, Texas?
Among 17 public schools in Rio Grande City that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Rio Grande City, 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.
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