For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public preschools serving 12,083 students in 78521, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 78521, TX are Ortiz Elementary School, Paredes Elementary School and Southmost Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78521 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78521, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78521, TX Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Heritage Trl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #33.
Southmost Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5245 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8870
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8870
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Garza Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Esperanza Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2660
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #55.
Idea Frontier Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Grades: PK-5
| 821 students
Rank: #66.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2980 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #77.
Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 Avenida Rancho Viejo
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #88.
Breeden Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3955 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #99.
Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4350 Coffeeport Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6030
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6030
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Brite Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 S Browne Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-3000
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Egly Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
445 Land O Lakes
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8850
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8850
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #1212.
Castaneda Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3201 Lima St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #1313.
Burns Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1974 Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8490
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8490
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #1414.
El Jardin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6911 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6000
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1515.
Champion Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4750 Bowie Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6200
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #1616.
Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6290 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 986-5200
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 986-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #1717.
Palm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7942 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-3850
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1818.
Vermillion Road Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6895 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6060
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #1919.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Morningside Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2760
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #2020.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2514 Shidler Dr
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #2121.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2222.
Del Castillo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 Morningside Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2600
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #2323.
Canales Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1811 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8900
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #2424.
Cromack Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 E 30th St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8820
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8820
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
78521, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cameron County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
854 E Harrison
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2801 E 13th St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 78521, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 78521, TX include Ortiz Elementary School, Paredes Elementary School and Southmost Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78521, TX?
24 public preschools are located in 78521, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 78521, TX?
78521, TX public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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