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Best Brownsville Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 57 public elementary schools serving 33,147 students in Brownsville, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brownsville, TX are Ortiz Elementary School, Pullam Elementary School and Garza At Southmost Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brownsville, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brownsville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Brownsville, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Pullam Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3200 Madrid Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Garza At Southmost Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5245 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8870
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Heritage Trl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Gr: PK-5 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3101 Mcallen Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Bryss Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #77.
Yturria Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2955 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Breeden Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3955 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Idea Riverview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Gr: K-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2980 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Idea Brownsville Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Gr: K-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Pena Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4975 Salida De La Luna
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 547-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1414.
Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4350 Coffeeport Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6030
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Idea Frontier Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Gr: K-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 832-5150
Gr: 6-12 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2540 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Gr: 6-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Stillman Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2977 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Brite Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 S Browne Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2700 Avenida Rancho Viejo
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-5300
Gr: 6-11 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Cromack - Castaneda Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3201 Lima St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2424.
Manzano Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2580 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Garden Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
855 Military Hwy
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2630
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Sharp Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1439 Palm Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2930
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1944 E Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2828.
Burns Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1974 Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8490
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1701 Stanford Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2730
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Palm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7942 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Vermillion Road Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6895 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3451 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 574-9555
Gr: 6-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6290 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 986-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Champion Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4750 Bowie Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
El Jardin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6911 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Brownsville, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brownsville, TX include Ortiz Elementary School, Pullam Elementary School and Garza At Southmost Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brownsville?
57 public elementary schools are located in Brownsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Brownsville?
Brownsville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Brownsville are often viewed compared to one another?

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