For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 7,430 students in Starr County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Starr County, TX are Emma Vera Elementary School, Florence J Scott Elementary School and Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Starr County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Starr County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Starr County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emma Vera Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2015 N Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4552
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4552
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Florence J Scott Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Pfc Angel J Moreno St
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1175
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1175
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 S Gate Rd
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-7230
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-7230
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
Rt Barrera Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
126 N Fm 649
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 486-2475
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 486-2475
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4186 W Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-8450
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-8450
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #66.
Grulla Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
443 Old Military Rd
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4260
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4260
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
Ringgold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 S Fort Ringgold
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4421
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4421
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #88.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4772 E Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1717
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1717
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Trophy Rd
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4413
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4413
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #1010.
General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 W Eisenhower St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4786
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4786
Grades: PK-5
| 733 students
Rank: #1111.
La Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Ne Hwy 83
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4384
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4384
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1212.
Roque Guerra Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W Main St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4773
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4773
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #1313.
John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2448 Embassy St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4366
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4366
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #1414.
Alto Bonito Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
753 Fm 2360
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4238
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4238
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #1515.
Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Lopez St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4214
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4214
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Starr County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1334 Fourth St
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1717
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1717
Grades: PK
| 464 students
Instructional & Guidance Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
120 Luciano Rd
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-8900
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-8900
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
800 Gladiator Dr
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-2341
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-2341
Grades: 5-6
| 922 students
5175 Fm 1017
San Isidro, TX 78588
(956) 481-3107
San Isidro, TX 78588
(956) 481-3107
Grades: PK-8
| 96 students
3210 Old Escobares Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4800
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4800
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Starr County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Starr County, TX include Emma Vera Elementary School, Florence J Scott Elementary School and Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Starr County?
15 public preschools are located in Starr County.
What is the racial composition of students in Starr County?
Starr County public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Starr County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Starr County include: Grulla Elementary School vs. Alto Bonito Elementary School, Alto Bonito Elementary School vs. Grulla Elementary School
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