For the 2025 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 18,100 students in Harlingen, TX (there are , serving 705 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Harlingen, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Harlingen, TX are Harlingen School Of Health Professions, Lee H Means Elementary School and Bowie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlingen, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Harlingen have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harlingen, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlingen School Of Health Professions
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2302 N 21st St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Gr: 8-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Lee H Means Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1204 E Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3377
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3377
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 W Lincoln Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3080
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3080
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Harlingen Collegiate High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Medical Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9690
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9690
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8402 W Wilson Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4060
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Stuart Place Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Business Hwy 83
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3160
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3160
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Idea Harlingen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24240 Chester Park Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 377-8000
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 377-8000
Gr: K-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Edna Tamayo House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1438 N 7th
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-6567
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-6567
Gr: 9-11 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Dishman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 Madeley
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3100
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1409 E Harrison St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 361-8271
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 361-8271
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: #1111.
Bonham Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 E Jefferson
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3070
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1406 W Jefferson St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3090
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 N B St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3200
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16495 Primera Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3190
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3190
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24240 Chester Park Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 272-3912
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 272-3912
Gr: 6-9 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8207
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-8207
Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Austin Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3060
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3060
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Treasure Hills Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Haine Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3180
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3180
Gr: PK-5 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Rio Hondo Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3020
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3020
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Moises Vela Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Palm Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3479
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3479
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Gutierrez Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3205 W Wilson Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4400
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Long Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 N 7th
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3140
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Lozano
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4900
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4900
Gr: 9 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Polk Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3170
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3170
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Taft Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3110
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3110
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S J St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3120
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3120
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 S 13th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3040
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3040
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Ben Milam Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Rangerville Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3150
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Coakley Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 S 6th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3000
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 S M St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3130
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3130
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Harlingen H S - South
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Dixieland Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3800
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,600 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Harlingen High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E Marshall Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3600
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,931 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Secondary Alter Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Sam Houston
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
2809 N 7th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9500
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9500
Gr: PK-K | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Harlingen, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bcfs - Harlingen Middle School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3700 E Harrison Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(210) 333-6227
Harlingen, TX 78550
(210) 333-6227
Gr: 7-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 95%
New Pathways Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
208 S F St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3445
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3445
Gr: 1-6
Southwest Key (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
23011 Rio Rancho
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2034
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2034
Gr: 6-9 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
2701 N Breedlove
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-6951
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harlingen, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Harlingen, TX include Harlingen School Of Health Professions, Lee H Means Elementary School and Bowie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harlingen?
34 public schools are located in Harlingen.
What percentage of students in Harlingen go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Harlingen are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harlingen?
Harlingen public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Harlingen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harlingen include: Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy vs. Harlingen Collegiate High School, Harlingen Collegiate High School vs. Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy, Harlingen H S - South vs. Harlingen High School
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