For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 10,571 students in 78577, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 78577, TX are Elvis J Ballew High School, Idea Owassa College Preparatory and Vanguard Rembrandt. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 78577 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78577, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 78577 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Idea College Preparatory Pharr, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78577, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Owassa College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 588-4300
Grades: 6-11
| 636 students
Rank: #33.
Vanguard Rembrandt
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 E Kelly Ave
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-0600
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-0600
Grades: PK-12
| 1,965 students
Rank: #44.
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
714 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8525
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8525
Grades: 9-12
| 524 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 863 students
Rank: #66.
Psja Southwest Early College High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Javelina Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2480
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2480
Grades: 9-12
| 1,597 students
Rank: #77.
Vanguard Mozart
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 E Business 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 223-2030
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 223-2030
Grades: PK-12
| 1,209 students
Rank: #88.
Psja North Early College High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Nolana Loop
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2360
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2360
Grades: 9-12
| 2,229 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Valley View High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,320 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buell Central Daep
Alternative School
218 E Juarez
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2500
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
78577, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
218 E Juarez St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 702-5798
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 702-5798
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
317 West Gore St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
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
Grades: 12
| n/a students
1001 N Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
903 N Flag St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2830
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
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
Grades: 5-12
| 223 students
9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1400
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1400
Grades: 5
| 256 students
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
Grades: 6
| 35 students
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
Grades: 7
| 30 students
3000 E Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1200
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1200
Grades: 8-9
| 523 students
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
Grades: 9-10
| 32 students
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
Grades: 9
| 1 students
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
Grades: 9-10
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78577, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78577, TX include Elvis J Ballew High School, Idea Owassa College Preparatory and Vanguard Rembrandt.
How many public high schools are located in 78577?
11 public high schools are located in 78577.
What is the racial composition of students in 78577?
78577 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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