Public schools in Donna, TX
19 open public schools with an address in Donna, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,333
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Donna public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Donna, TX: 11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,333 students, an average of 702 per school. The largest campus is Donna H S (1,992 students), and the largest elementary school is IDEA Donna Academy (744).
Donna ISD operates the most schools here (17), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 15.5:1, 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 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 93% 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 Donna
Elementary schools in Donna
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A M Ochoa Pri Science & Sports Academy Donna ISD | PK–02 | 580 | 17.2:1 | |
| C Stainke Int Science Sport Academy Donna ISD | 03–05 | 509 | 15.4:1 | |
| Daniel Singleterry Sr Donna ISD | PK–05 | 560 | 17.8:1 | |
| Eloy Garza Salazar El Donna ISD | PK–05 | 446 | 15.9:1 | |
| IDEA Donna Academy IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 744 | 21.5:1 | |
| J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy Donna ISD | 01–05 | 299 | 13.7:1 | |
| Julian S Adame Arts Academy Donna ISD | PK–05 | 562 | 16.1:1 | |
| Le Noir El Donna ISD | PK–05 | 457 | 16.3:1 | |
| M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy Donna ISD | PK–02 | 413 | 19.5:1 | |
| Maria Alicia P Munoz El Donna ISD | PK–05 | 688 | 16.6:1 | |
| Patricia S Garza El Donna ISD | PK–05 | 551 | 16.9:1 |
Middle schools in Donna
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A P Solis Middle Donna ISD | 06–08 | 646 | 12.9:1 | |
| Dora M Sauceda STEAM Academy Donna ISD | 06–08 | 553 | 11.2:1 | |
| Veterans Middle Donna ISD | 06–08 | 866 | 12.7:1 | |
| W a Todd Middle Donna ISD | 06–08 | 670 | 14:1 |
High schools in Donna
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna H S Donna ISD | 09–12 | 1,992 | 13.4:1 | |
| Donna North H S Donna ISD | 09–12 | 1,974 | 14.3:1 | |
| IDEA Donna College Preparatory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | 06–12 | 823 | 15.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Donna
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Alternative Education Program Donna ISD · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.7%
- Hispanic99.2%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Donna schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,333 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Donna
How many public schools are in Donna, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Donna: 11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 13,333 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Donna?
Schools with an address in Donna belong to 2 education agencies, led by Donna ISD (17 schools), IDEA Public Schools (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Donna?
Donna H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Donna, with 1,992 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Donna?
Yes. 2 of the 19 public schools in Donna are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including IDEA Donna Academy, IDEA Donna College Preparatory. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Donna schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Donna public schools is 15.5:1, 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 Donna 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