For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,236 students in 78503, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 78503, TX are Houston Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Escandon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78503 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78503, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78503, TX Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3221 Olga Ave
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-1167
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-1167
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4801 S 26th St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4424
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4424
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Colbath Ave
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4511
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
78503, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2400 Jordan Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2112 North Main St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
J J A E P (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3017 S 10th
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Gr: 8-11 | 10 students
Student Alter Prog Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3017 S 10th St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Gr: 10
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 78503, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 78503, TX include Houston Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Escandon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78503?
3 public preschools are located in 78503.
What is the racial composition of students in 78503?
78503 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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