For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 7,331 students in 78589, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78589, TX are Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School, Alfred Sorensen Elementary School and Drs Reed - Mock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 78589 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78589, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78589, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 N R Longoria
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2850
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2850
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
Alfred Sorensen Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 E Sam Houston
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2910
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2910
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Drs Reed - Mock Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Eldora Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2890
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 W Ridge Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2700
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #55.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Stewart Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2570
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2570
Grades: 6-8
| 871 students
Rank: #66.
Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Fm 495
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2800
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #77.
John Doedyns Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 N Raul Longoria Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2740
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #88.
Idea Academy San Juan
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Nebraska Ave
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 702-5150
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 702-5150
Grades: K-5
| 717 students
Rank: #99.
Vida N Clover Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Carrol St
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2730
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2730
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1010.
Idea College Preparatory San Juan
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Sioux Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 588-4021
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 588-4021
Grades: 6-12
| 736 students
Rank: #1111.
Sgt Leonel Trevino Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 E El Dora Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2900
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1212.
R Yzaguirre Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 E Fm 495
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2630
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2630
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
78589, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
715 S Standard
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2910
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2910
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 78589, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 78589, TX include Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School, Alfred Sorensen Elementary School and Drs Reed - Mock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78589?
12 public elementary schools are located in 78589.
What is the racial composition of students in 78589?
78589 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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