For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 9,212 students in 78577, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 78577, TX are Valley View South Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School and Carmen Anaya Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78577 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78577, 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78577, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View South Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 S Mccoll Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1650
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1650
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3408 E Olmo St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1450
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1450
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Carmen Anaya Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 W Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 N Mccoll Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1700
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1700
Gr: PK-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Aida C Escobar Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 W Kelly St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2920
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2920
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E Thomas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2720
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #77.
Allen & William Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 W El Dora Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Dr William Long Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3700 N Raiders Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2750
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Graciela Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1002 W Juan Balli
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2790
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2790
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1010.
Valley View North Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 E Anaya Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1600
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1111.
Berta S Palacios Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 E Thomas Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 W Hall Acres Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2860
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Kelly-pharr Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Sam Houston St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2870
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2870
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Henry Ford Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 E Polk St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2770
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2770
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Daniel Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1920 N Hibiscus
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2880
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2880
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Raul Longoria Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 N Cypress
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2820
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
601 E Kelly
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2801
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2801
Gr: PK | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1200 E Polk Ave
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Gr: PK-1 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 78577, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 78577, TX include Valley View South Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School and Carmen Anaya Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78577?
18 public preschools are located in 78577.
What is the racial composition of students in 78577?
78577 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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