For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,026 students in Mercedes, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Mercedes, TX are Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School, Travis Elementary School and John F Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercedes, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Mercedes have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mercedes, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Rio Rico Rd
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 512-2227
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 512-2227
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1551 S Georgia Ave
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2322
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2322
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hidalgo St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Missouri Ave
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2388
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2388
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: n/an/a
950 W 6th St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 825-5117
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 825-5117
Grades: PK
| 205 students
Mercedes, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cameron County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
801 Hidalgo St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
837 S Ohio St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2366
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2366
Grades: 5-6
| 763 students
Mercedes Daep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5076
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5076
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
950 W Sixth St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2344
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2344
Grades: PK-K
| 629 students
Santa Maria Alternative (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
326 S Texas
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-3663
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-3663
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mercedes, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Mercedes, TX include Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School, Travis Elementary School and John F Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mercedes?
5 public preschools are located in Mercedes.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercedes?
Mercedes public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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