6.3public avg / 10

Best Schools in Weslaco, Texas

31 schools in the directory · 17 Elementary · 5 Middle · 5 High · 4 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 28

Private: 3

Districts: 3

Comparable public avg (26): 6.3/10

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Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy

Grades Pre-K–8th · 6.0/10

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Weslaco are Cleckler/heald EL (8.1/10), Central Middle (7.9/10), and Raul a Gonzalez JR EL (7.8/10), among 26 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

28 public · 3 private

Avg Score

6.3

26 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

28 public · 3 private

Avg Score

6.3

26 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Cleckler/heald EL

Rates 8.1/10 despite 84% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 Weslaco public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy

STAAR proficiency rose +23.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Weslaco public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Weslaco

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 26 rated schools; 31 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Cleckler/heald EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	87th
2	Central Middle	7.9 / 10	Middle	+1.5	84th
3	Raul a Gonzalez JR EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	81th
4	Pfc Mario Ybarra EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	79th
5	Dr R E Margo EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	74th
6	Idea Edgemere College Preparatory	7.4 / 10	Other	+1.0	74th
7	Idea College Prep Weslaco	7.2 / 10	High	+0.9	70th
8	North Bridge EL	7.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	67th
9	Sam Houston EL	7.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	67th
10	Armando Cuellar Middle	7.1 / 10	Middle	+0.8	65th

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About Schools in Weslaco, Texas

Weslaco, Texas is home to 31 schools, including 28 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 17 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools.

The 26 public schools in this comparison average 6.3 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 Cleckler/heald EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.

Weslaco is served by 3 school districts: HORIZON MONTESSORI PUBLIC SCHOOLS, IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WESLACO ISD. These districts collectively serve 94,673 students.

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Elementary Schools

17 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Cleckler/heald EL 944 students · Pre-K–5th	944	Pre-K–5th	8.1
2	Raul a Gonzalez JR EL 630 students · Pre-K–5th	630	Pre-K–5th	7.8
3	Pfc Mario Ybarra EL 495 students · Pre-K–5th	495	Pre-K–5th	7.7
4	Dr R E Margo EL 1,058 students · Pre-K–5th	1,058	Pre-K–5th	7.5
5	Sam Houston EL 756 students · Pre-K–5th	756	Pre-K–5th	7.2
6	North Bridge EL 749 students · Pre-K–5th	749	Pre-K–5th	7.2
7	A N Rico EL 819 students · Pre-K–5th	819	Pre-K–5th	6.5
8	Idea Academy Weslaco 685 students · Kindergarten–5th	685	Kindergarten–5th	6.2
9	Rodolfo Rudy Silva JR EL 612 students · Pre-K–5th	612	Pre-K–5th	6.1
10	Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy 401 students · Pre-K–8th	401	Pre-K–8th	6.0

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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.

Memorial EL Horizon Montessori II - Stem Academy Idea Weslaco Pike Academy Airport EL Idea Walzem Academy Pfc Mario Ybarra ElementaryPrivate San Martin De Porres Catholic SchoolPrivate

Middle Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Central Middle 1,085 students · 6th–8th	1,085	6th–8th	7.9
2	Armando Cuellar Middle 595 students · 6th–8th	595	6th–8th	7.1
3	Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator 127 students · 6th–8th	127	6th–8th	6.5
4	Beatriz G Garza Middle 938 students · 6th–8th	938	6th–8th	6.3
5	Mary Hoge Middle 925 students · 6th–8th	925	6th–8th	6.0

High Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Idea College Prep Weslaco 756 students · 6th–12th	756	6th–12th	7.2
2	Weslaco H S 2,707 students · 9th–12th	2,707	9th–12th	6.7
3	South Palm Gardens H S 66 students · 10th–12th	66	10th–12th	6.1
4	Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory 749 students · 6th–12th	749	6th–12th	5.7
5	Weslaco East H S 2,122 students · 9th–12th	2,122	9th–12th	4.8

Other Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Idea Edgemere College Preparatory 592 students · 6th–11th	592	6th–11th	7.4
2	Hidalgo Co J J a E P 5 students · 8th–9th	5	8th–9th	—
3	Hidalgo County Boot Camp 11 students · 8th–11th	11	8th–11th	—
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Mid Valley Christian SchoolPrivate 90 students · Pre-K–11th	90	Pre-K–11th	Not Rated

Schools in Weslaco

Weslaco, Texas · 31 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 17
Middle: 5
High: 5
Other: 4

Resources

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School Districts (3)

HORIZON MONTESSORI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

4 schools · 1,424 students

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

123 schools · 76,819 students

WESLACO ISD

20 schools · 16,430 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Weslaco, Texas

How many schools are in Weslaco, Texas?

Weslaco has 31 schools, including 28 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Weslaco, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 26 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Weslaco is 6.3 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 Weslaco, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Weslaco on MySchoolScout is Cleckler/heald EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Weslaco, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Weslaco on MySchoolScout is Cleckler/heald EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Weslaco, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Weslaco on MySchoolScout is Central Middle with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best high school in Weslaco, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Weslaco on MySchoolScout is Idea College Prep Weslaco with a composite score of 7.2/10.

How many school districts serve Weslaco, Texas?

Weslaco is served by 3 school districts: Horizon Montessori Public Schools, Idea Public Schools, Weslaco ISD.

Are there private schools in Weslaco, Texas?

Yes, Weslaco has 3 private schools alongside 28 public schools. The top-rated private school is Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary with a score of 7.2/10.

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

Among 26 public schools in Weslaco that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 17.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Weslaco, 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.