For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,481 students in 78539, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78539, TX are South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy, Vanguard Beethoven and Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78539 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78539, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78539, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Gr: PK-12 | 1,714 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2510 S Cesar Chavez
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2308
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2308
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #44.
Hargill Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13394 4th St
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2338
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 289-2338
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
78539, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 N Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 262-1381
Jjaep-southwest Key Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1313 S 18th St
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78539, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78539, TX include South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy, Vanguard Beethoven and Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78539?
4 public elementary schools are located in 78539.
What is the racial composition of students in 78539?
78539 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).