Best Public Schools in Zip Code 78539

The 78539 zip code area of Edinburg, Texas is home to 33 schools, including 22 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools are primarily part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, with a few exceptions like the public charter Vanguard Beethoven and the public magnet schools South Texas Independent School District (ISD) Preparatory Academy and South Texas Independent School District (ISD) World Scholars.

The standout schools in this area include the two South Texas ISD magnet schools, which have exceptional performance on state assessments, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates. Canterbury Elementary is also a top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best in Texas. The public charter Vanguard Beethoven also stands out with strong academic performance. However, the data reveals a wide range of performance across the schools, with some struggling to meet state and district averages.

Across the district, graduation rates range from 90.9% to 95.4%, with Robert R. Vela High School having the highest rate. Dropout rates are generally low, with the South Texas ISD magnet schools reporting 0%. Proficiency on state assessments varies significantly, with the South Texas ISD schools, Canterbury Elementary, and Vanguard Beethoven often exceeding the state and district averages. Many of the schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.