For the 2025 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 26,326 students in Pharr, TX (there are , serving 440 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Pharr, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Pharr, TX are Valley View South Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School and Carmen Anaya Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pharr, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Pharr have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pharr, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View South Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 S Mccoll Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1650
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1650
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3408 E Olmo St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1450
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1450
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Carmen Anaya Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 W Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 N Mccoll Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1700
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1700
Gr: PK-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #55.
Elvis J Ballew High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2520
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2520
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Aida C Escobar Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 W Kelly St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2920
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2920
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
714 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8525
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8525
Gr: 9-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Idea Owassa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 351-4959
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 351-4959
Gr: K-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Vanguard Van Gogh
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1407 W Moore Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 403-5000
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 403-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Vanguard Rembrandt
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 E Kelly Ave
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-0600
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-0600
Gr: PK-12 | 1,965 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E Thomas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2720
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1212.
Idea Owassa College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Gr: 6-11 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Allen & William Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 W El Dora Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Dr William Long Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3700 N Raiders Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2750
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Graciela Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1002 W Juan Balli
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2790
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2790
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Vanguard Mozart
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 E Business 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 223-2030
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 223-2030
Gr: PK-12 | 1,209 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Psja North Early College High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E Nolana Loop
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2360
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2360
Gr: 9-12 | 2,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E Las Milpas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Gr: 6-12 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Valley View North Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 E Anaya Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1600
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2020.
Berta S Palacios Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 E Thomas Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Idea Elsa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
431 S Fannin
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 567-4700
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 567-4700
Gr: K-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 W Hall Acres Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2860
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Valley View J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9601 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1300
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1300
Gr: 7-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2424.
Kelly-pharr Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Sam Houston St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2870
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2870
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Idea Academy Pharr
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Las Milpas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515
Gr: K-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Psja Southwest Early College High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Javelina Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2480
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2480
Gr: 9-12 | 1,597 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Hall Acres Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2650
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2650
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Henry Ford Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 E Polk St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2770
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2770
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1212 S Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2610
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2610
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Lyndon B Johnson Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Sioux Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2590
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2590
Gr: 6-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Jaime Escalante Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6123 S Cage
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2670
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #3232.
Daniel Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1920 N Hibiscus
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2880
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2880
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3333.
Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Polk
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2510
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2510
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #3434.
Raul Longoria Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 N Cypress
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2820
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Valley View High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,320 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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Pharr, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
317 West Gore St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
College Career & Technology Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8515
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8515
Gr: 12
1001 N Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
903 N Flag St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2830
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Premier H S Of Pharrmcallen (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 East Expy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 781-8800
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 781-8800
Gr: 5-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1400
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1400
Gr: 5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Valley View 6th Grade Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
9701 South Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-2452
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-2452
Gr: 6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Valley View 7th Grade Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
9701 South Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-2452
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-2452
Gr: 7 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
3000 E Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1200
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1200
Gr: 8-9 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Valley View H S Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
9701 South Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Gr: 9-10 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Valley View J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-3025
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 843-3025
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Valley View Phoenix Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
600 1/2 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Gr: 9-10 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pharr, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Pharr, TX include Valley View South Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School and Carmen Anaya Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pharr?
38 public schools are located in Pharr.
What percentage of students in Pharr go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Pharr are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pharr?
Pharr public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pharr are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pharr include: Valley View J High School vs. Liberty Middle School, Vanguard Mozart vs. Vanguard Rembrandt, Liberty Middle School vs. Valley View J High School
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