For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,251 students in 78599, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78599, TX are Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary School and Idea College Prep Weslaco. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 78599 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78599, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78599, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 E Mile 10 N
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-6587
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-6587
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Idea College Prep Weslaco
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100
Gr: 6-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
78599, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Guidance Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-6810
Gr: 6-11 | 22 students
Hidalgo Co J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Gr: 8-9 | 5 students
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What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78599, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78599, TX include Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary School and Idea College Prep Weslaco.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78599?
2 public elementary schools are located in 78599.
What is the racial composition of students in 78599?
78599 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).