For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 640 students in 78503, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 78503, TX is Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 78503 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78503, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78503, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Grades: 6-10
| 640 students
78503, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2400 Jordan Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
2112 North Main St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4414
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
J J A E P (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3017 S 10th
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Grades: 8-11
| 10 students
J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3017 S 10th St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Student Alter Prog Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3017 S 10th St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 994-0068
Grades: 10
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78503, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78503, TX include Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory.
How many public high schools are located in 78503?
1 public high schools are located in 78503.
What is the racial composition of students in 78503?
78503 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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