Best Public Schools in Pharr, TX


Summary:

The city of Pharr, Texas is home to 35 schools serving students from elementary through high school, primarily under the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (ISD), as well as a few schools from the Valley View ISD, Hidalgo ISD, and Vanguard Academy.

Among the standout schools in the area are Psja Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School, which ranks among the top 237 high schools in Texas with a 96.5% four-year graduation rate and strong performance on STAAR exams. Other high-performing elementary schools include Aida C Escobar Elementary, Jc Kelly Elementary, and Hidalgo Park Elementary, all of which rank among the top elementary schools in Texas. However, the overall Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD is ranked 399 out of 961 districts in the state, suggesting room for improvement across the district.

Across the schools, there are some notable trends, including high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges facing the student population. Additionally, while some schools excel, there is a clear divide in performance, pointing to potential inequities in resources and opportunities within the district. The data provides a detailed look at the schools in Pharr, highlighting both high-performing and struggling campuses, and underscoring the need for continued efforts to address equity and improve outcomes for all students in the region.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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