For the 2025-26 school year, there are 29 public preschools serving 15,372 students in 78540, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 78540, TX are Canterbury Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Austin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 78540 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78540, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78540, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2821 W Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2374
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2374
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
904 S 12th Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2385
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2385
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1023 E Kuhn St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2331
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2331
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Trevino Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
909 S Monmack Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2550
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 W Alberta Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2425
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2425
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 S Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2520
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 E Trenton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2545
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2545
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
San Carlos Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 S 83rd St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2370
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2370
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Dr Kay Teer Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 E Davis Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2410
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1010.
Cavazos Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 W Freddy Gonzalez
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2535
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2535
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
L B Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 E Sprague St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2358
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2358
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
R C Flores-mark A Zapata Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14000 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2445
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2445
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1313.
Vanguard Picasso
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 S Athol
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 702-0134
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 702-0134
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 S 21st Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2354
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2354
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1319 E Lovett St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2525
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1616.
Macaria Dela Garza Gorena Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 E Freddy Gonzalez Dr
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2460
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2460
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1717.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 W Rogers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2555
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2555
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22420 Fm1017
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2334
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2334
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1215 W Sprague St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2342
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2342
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Cano-gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 S Raul Longoria
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2380
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2380
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8610 Tex Mex
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2390
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2390
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2222.
Anne L Magee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3420 Rogers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2306
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2306
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Monte Cristo Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4010 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2362
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2362
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2424.
Guerra Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10010 N Villa Fernandez Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2530
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2530
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2525.
Carmen V Avila Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9205 N Alamo
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2307
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2307
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2626.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2901 E Russell Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2540
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2727.
Villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4014 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2377
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2377
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2828.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3615 W Rogers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2350
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
411 N 8th St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2300
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2300
Gr: PK | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
78540, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2320 S Cesar Chavez Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2560
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 78540, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 78540, TX include Canterbury Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Austin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78540?
29 public preschools are located in 78540.
What is the racial composition of students in 78540?
78540 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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