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Best Willacy County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,812 students in Willacy County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Willacy County, TX are Pittman Elementary School, San Perlita Elementary School and Myra Green Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willacy County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Willacy County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Willacy County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittman Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
258 E Harris
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8173
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
San Perlita Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
E Hwy 186 1mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Myra Green Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
693 E Monroe Ave
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8171
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Nth 1st St
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8172
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
San Perlita Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
Lasara Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
607 E Sixth St
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Lyford Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13094 High School Cir
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3911
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Lyford Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12820 Glenn Lofton
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3910
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Willacy County, TX

Willacy County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ccjjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8240 Simon Gomez Blvd
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3900
Gr: 6-12
419 Fm 3168
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8176
Gr: 9 | 1 student
E Hwy 186 1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Willacy County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Willacy County, TX include Pittman Elementary School, San Perlita Elementary School and Myra Green Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Willacy County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Willacy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Willacy County?
Willacy County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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