For the 2026 school year, there are 37 public preschools serving 17,634 students in 78572, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 78572, TX are Harry Shimotsu Elementary School, Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School and E B Reyna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78572 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78572, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78572, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harry Shimotsu Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3101 San Mateo St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Gr: PK-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4205 Los Indios Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Gr: PK-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
E B Reyna Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 E Veterans Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2390
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2390
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2101 S Taylor Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 668-0426
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 668-0426
Gr: PK-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 W Mile 3
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2480
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #66.
Mims Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 E Two Mile Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4400
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Romulo D Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2571 E 4th St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4900
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Donna Wernecke Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 Dove Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 928-1063
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 928-1063
Gr: PK-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
John H Shary Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 N Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5282
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5282
Gr: PK-6 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Hurla M Midkiff Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4201 N Mayberry
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Elm Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Jose De Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 N Schuebach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2410
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1313.
Salinas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10820 N Conway Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Guillermo Flores Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1913 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2760
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Leo J Leo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1625 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2370
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2370
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Ollie O'grady Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 W Griffin Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Castro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 S Mayberry
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Diaz-villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5543 La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2470
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2470
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Hilda C Escobar/alicia C Rios Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 N Trosper Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-8400
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Jessie L Jensen Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 N Glasscock Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5252
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5252
Gr: PK-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Narciso Cavazos
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4563 Minnesota Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2430
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2430
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2222.
Cantu Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 W Main Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7400
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Leal Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 S Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4600
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Henry B Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3912 E Expy 83
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2460
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2460
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2525.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 N Chicago
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7600
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Patricio Perez Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4431 Minnesota Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2450
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2727.
Dr Americo Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Bentsen Palm Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2730
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2730
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2828.
Emiliano Zapata Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9100 N La Homa
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2700
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2929.
Raquel Cavazos Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 S Los Ebanos Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Excellence In Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
915 W Expy 83
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9504
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9504
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #3131.
Olivero Garza Sr Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7905 N Taylor Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5353
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5353
Gr: PK-6 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6401 N Abram Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2420
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2420
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #3434.
Marcell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 N Holland
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6400
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Carl C Waitz Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
842 W Saint Francis Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6600
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 78572, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 78572, TX include Harry Shimotsu Elementary School, Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School and E B Reyna Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78572?
37 public preschools are located in 78572.
What is the racial composition of students in 78572?
78572 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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