6.6public avg / 10

Best Schools in San Benito, Texas

27 schools in the directory · 12 Elementary · 5 Middle · 6 High · 4 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 27

Districts: 5

Comparable public avg (24): 6.6/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in San Benito are Downs Fine Arts Academy (8.7/10), Sullivan Environmental Science Academy (8.6/10), and Angela Gerusa Leal EL (8.4/10), among 24 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.

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6.6

24 public schools · out of 10

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6.6

24 public schools · out of 10

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Best value · beats the odds

Downs Fine Arts Academy

Rates 8.7/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 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 San Benito public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Angela Gerusa Leal EL

STAAR proficiency rose +11.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among San Benito public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in San Benito

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 24 rated schools; 27 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Downs Fine Arts Academy	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	95th
2	Sullivan Environmental Science Academy	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	94th
3	Angela Gerusa Leal EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	92th
4	Cash EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	92th
5	Rangerville EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	91th
6	Judge Oscar De La Fuente EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	87th
7	La Encantada EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	87th
8	La Paloma EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	86th
9	Greyhounds Online Academy	7.8 / 10	Other	+1.3	82th
10	San Benito Riverside Middle	7.7 / 10	Middle	+0.9	79th

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About Schools in San Benito, Texas

San Benito, Texas is home to 27 schools, including 27 public schools. The city's schools span 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools.

The 24 public schools in this comparison average 6.6 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 Downs Fine Arts Academy with a composite score of 8.7/10.

San Benito is served by 5 school districts. These districts collectively serve 128,006 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

12 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Downs Fine Arts Academy 356 students · Pre-K–5th	356	Pre-K–5th	8.7
2	Sullivan Environmental Science Academy 386 students · Pre-K–5th	386	Pre-K–5th	8.6
3	Cash EL 630 students · Pre-K–5th	630	Pre-K–5th	8.4
4	Angela Gerusa Leal EL 356 students · Pre-K–5th	356	Pre-K–5th	8.4
5	Rangerville EL 197 students · Pre-K–5th	197	Pre-K–5th	8.3
6	La Encantada EL 482 students · Pre-K–5th	482	Pre-K–5th	8.1
7	Judge Oscar De La Fuente EL 236 students · Pre-K–5th	236	Pre-K–5th	8.1
8	La Paloma EL 482 students · Pre-K–5th	482	Pre-K–5th	8.0
9	Fred Booth 449 students · Pre-K–5th	449	Pre-K–5th	7.1
10	Roberts EL 306 students · Pre-K–5th	306	Pre-K–5th	6.9

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Middle Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	San Benito Riverside Middle 498 students · 6th–8th	498	6th–8th	7.7
2	South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy 682 students · 6th–8th	682	6th–8th	6.9
3	Miller Jordan Middle 590 students · 6th–8th	590	6th–8th	6.7
4	Berta Cabaza Middle 741 students · 6th–8th	741	6th–8th	6.6
5	Hester Juvenile Detent 34 students · 5th–11th	34	5th–11th	5.3

High Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Idea College Preparatory San Benito 782 students · 6th–12th	782	6th–12th	6.9
2	San Benito H S 1,944 students · 10th–12th	1,944	10th–12th	3.8
3	Cameron Co J J a E P 51 students · 7th–12th	51	7th–12th	3.6
4	Triumph Public High Schools-San Benito 107 students · 9th–12th	107	9th–12th	3.4
5	Gateway to Graduation Academy 64 students · 9th–12th	64	9th–12th	3.3
6	Cameron Co J J a E P 25 students · 7th–12th	25	7th–12th	—

Other Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Greyhounds Online Academy 100 students · Kindergarten–9th	100	Kindergarten–9th	7.8
2	San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy 690 students · 9th–9th	690	9th–9th	5.7
3	Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp 10 students · 9th–10th	10	9th–10th	—
4	Rgv Youth Recovery Home 14 students · 8th–11th	14	8th–11th	—

Schools in San Benito

San Benito, Texas · 27 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 12
Middle: 5
High: 6
Other: 4

Resources

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School Districts (5)

TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY

4 schools · 465 students

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

123 schools · 76,819 students

BROWNSVILLE ISD

56 schools · 37,065 students

SOUTH TEXAS ISD

7 schools · 4,531 students

SAN BENITO CISD

24 schools · 9,126 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in San Benito, Texas

How many schools are in San Benito, Texas?

San Benito has 27 schools, including 27 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in San Benito, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 24 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in San Benito is 6.6 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 San Benito, Texas?

The top-ranked school in San Benito on MySchoolScout is Downs Fine Arts Academy with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in San Benito, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in San Benito on MySchoolScout is Downs Fine Arts Academy with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best middle school in San Benito, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in San Benito on MySchoolScout is San Benito Riverside Middle with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best high school in San Benito, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in San Benito on MySchoolScout is Idea College Preparatory San Benito with a composite score of 6.9/10.

How many school districts serve San Benito, Texas?

San Benito is served by 5 school districts: Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley, Idea Public Schools, Brownsville ISD, South Texas ISD, San Benito CISD.

What is the student-teacher ratio in San Benito, Texas?

Among 23 public schools in San Benito that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in San Benito, 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.