Public schools in Alamo, TX
14 open public schools with an address in Alamo, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,790
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Alamo public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Alamo, TX: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,790 students, an average of 699 per school. The largest campus is Psja Memorial Early College H S (1,997 students), and the largest elementary school is Augusto Guerra El (731).
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD operates the most schools here (10), and 2 regular districts have at least one Alamo campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 95% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Alamo
Elementary schools in Alamo
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusto Guerra El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 731 | 17.6:1 | |
| Capt D Salinas II STEAM Academy Donna ISD | PK–05 | 457 | 13.7:1 | |
| IDEA Alamo Academy IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 698 | 21.9:1 | |
| John McKeever El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 699 | 16.6:1 | |
| Marcia R Garza Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 545 | 15.8:1 | |
| Psja Alamo Building Blocks Academy Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–01 | 94 | 17.7:1 | |
| Santos Livas El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 515 | 17.4:1 | |
| Zeferino Farias El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 520 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Alamo
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audie Murphy Middle Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | 06–08 | 790 | 12.7:1 | |
| Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | 06–08 | 654 | 11.5:1 |
High schools in Alamo
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEA Alamo College Preparatory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | 06–12 | 737 | 16.6:1 | |
| Psja James Bowie DAEP Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD · Alternative School | 06–12 | 117 | 7.3:1 | |
| Psja Memorial Early College H S Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | 09–12 | 1,997 | 15.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Alamo
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Mozart Vanguard Academy · Charter | PK–12 | 1,236 | 16:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic98.6%
- Black0.1%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Alamo schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,790 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Alamo
How many public schools are in Alamo, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Alamo: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 9,790 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Alamo?
Schools with an address in Alamo belong to 4 education agencies, led by Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (10 schools), IDEA Public Schools (2 schools), Donna ISD (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Alamo?
Psja Memorial Early College H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Alamo, with 1,997 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Alamo?
Yes. 3 of the 14 public schools in Alamo are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including IDEA Alamo Academy, IDEA Alamo College Preparatory, Vanguard Mozart. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Alamo schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Alamo public schools is 16.1:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Alamo guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities