For the 2025 school year, there are 43 public preschools serving 20,506 students in Mission, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Mission, 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.
Mission, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Mission 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mission, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 598 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 462 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 604 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #66.
Enrique Kiki Camarena Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2612 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2720
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 751 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 535 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 672 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 649 students
Rank: #1111.
Eligio Kika De La Garza Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5441 La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2380
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2380
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #1212.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #1313.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #1414.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #1515.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1616.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Elodia R Chapa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5670 Doffing Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2400
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #2020.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #2121.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 567 students
Rank: #2424.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #2525.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #2626.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #2727.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #2828.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #2929.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #3030.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #3131.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #3232.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #3333.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
Rank: #3434.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 626 students
Rank: #3535.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Show 8 more public schools in Mission, TX (out of 43 total schools)
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Mission, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eagle Academy Of Pharr At Mission (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1612 E Griffin Pkwy #1
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 424-9290
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
El Aep Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1106 North Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Grades: 2-3
| 3 students
Hidalgo County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3017 S 10 St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 380-3837
Grades: 10-11
| n/a students
Mission Options Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
407 E 3rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3960
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3960
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Sharyland Alternative Education School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2704 Griffin Parkway
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mission, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Mission, TX include Harry Shimotsu Elementary School, Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School and E B Reyna Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mission?
43 public preschools are located in Mission.
What is the racial composition of students in Mission?
Mission public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mission are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mission include: Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School vs. Harry Shimotsu Elementary School, Mims Elementary School vs. Hurla M Midkiff Elementary School, Hurla M Midkiff Elementary School vs. Mims Elementary School
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