For the 2024 school year, there are 68 public schools serving 43,577 students in Mission, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 291 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Mission, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Mission, TX are Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy, B L Gray J High School and Harry Shimotsu Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mission, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Mission have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mission, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1106 N Shary Rd Bldg A
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-6467
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-6467
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
B L Gray J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 S Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Grades: 7-9
| 726 students
Rank: #33.
Harry Shimotsu Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3101 San Mateo St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Grades: PK-6
| 664 students
Rank: #44.
Sharyland High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1106 N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5300
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,490 students
Rank: #55.
Sharyland North J High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Dove
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 686-1415
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 686-1415
Grades: 7-8
| 849 students
Rank: #66.
Mission Collegiate High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 S Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-6120
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-6120
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #77.
Sharyland Pioneer High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 1/2 Mile N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,422 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Idea College Preparatory Mission
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Grades: 6-12
| 779 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4205 Los Indios Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
Rank: #1010.
Romulo D Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2571 E 4th St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4900
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 503 students
Rank: #1111.
Idea North Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 870 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
E B Reyna Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Veterans Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2390
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2390
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Enrique Kiki Camarena Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2612 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2720
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Jose De Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Schuebach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2410
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2410
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mims Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Two Mile Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4400
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Narciso Cavazos
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4563 Minnesota Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2430
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2430
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #1717.
John H Shary Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 N Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5282
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5282
Grades: PK-6
| 629 students
Rank: #1818.
Veterans Memorial High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Two Mile Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,871 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Dr Americo Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Bentsen Palm Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2730
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2730
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Leo J Leo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2370
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2370
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #2121.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
78 Showers Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 728 students
Rank: #2222.
Idea North Mission College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2706 N Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 424-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 739 students
Rank: #2323.
Donna Wernecke Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Dove Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 928-1063
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 928-1063
Grades: PK-6
| 689 students
Rank: #2424.
Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 S Taylor Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 668-0426
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 668-0426
Grades: PK-6
| 565 students
Rank: #2525.
La Joya Palmview High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3901 N La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2880
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2880
Grades: 8-12
| 2,191 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Cantu Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 W Main Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7400
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 W Mile 3
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2480
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2480
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #2828.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2610 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2820
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2820
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students
Rank: #2929.
Idea Mission
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-8315
Grades: PK-5
| 850 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 N Chicago
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7600
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Elm Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #3232.
Eligio Kika De La Garza Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5441 La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2380
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2380
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #3333.
Ann Richards Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7005 Ann Richards Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Grades: 6-8
| 723 students
Rank: #3434.
Idea Palmview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4100 N Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 377-8000
Grades: 6-7
| 153 students
Rank: #3535.
Salinas Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10820 N Conway Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
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Mission, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eagle Academy Of Pharr At Mission (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1612 E Griffin Pkwy #1
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
El Aep Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1106 North Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Grades: 2-3
| 3 students
Hidalgo County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1201 Bryce Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5500
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5500
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3017 S 10 St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Grades: 10-11
| n/a students
Mission Options Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
407 E 3rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3960
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3960
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Sharyland Alternative Education School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2704 Griffin Parkway
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mission, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Mission, TX include Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy, B L Gray J High School and Harry Shimotsu Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mission, TX?
68 public schools are located in Mission, TX.
What percentage of students in Mission, TX go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Mission, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mission, TX?
Mission, TX public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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