Public schools in Mission, TX
56 open public schools with an address in Mission, operated by 9 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
56
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
35,767
55 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
11
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Mission public schools
The federal directory lists 56 public schools in Mission, TX: 34 elementary, 8 middle, 11 high, 3 combined or other. The 55 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 35,767 students, an average of 650 per school. The largest campus is Mission H S (2,154 students), and the largest elementary school is IDEA North Mission Academy (719).
La Joya ISD operates the most schools here (22), and 3 regular districts have at least one Mission campus, plus 6 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 15.1:1, similar to 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 11 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 10 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 9 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 10 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 84% 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 Mission
La Joya ISD
Public school district
22 schools in Mission · 35 total
Mission CISD
Public school district
15 schools in Mission · 23 total
Sharyland ISD
Public school district
8 schools in Mission · 13 total
IDEA Public Schools
Independent charter agency
6 schools in Mission · 127 total
Brillante Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mission
Excellence in Leadership Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mission
Premier High Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mission · 50 total
Texas Works
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mission · 42 total
Vanguard Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mission · 6 total
Elementary schools in Mission
34| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brillante Academy Brillante Academy · Charter | PK–03 | 354 | 27.8:1 | |
| Bryan El Mission CISD | PK–05 | 653 | 16:1 | |
| Castro El Mission CISD | PK–05 | 328 | 14.6:1 | |
| Diaz-Villarreal El La Joya ISD | PK–05 | 527 | 14.8:1 | |
| Dr Americo Paredes El La Joya ISD | PK–05 | 465 | 15.8:1 | |
| Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola El La Joya ISD | PK–05 | 583 | 17.2:1 | |
| E B Reyna El La Joya ISD | PK–05 | 523 | 14.9:1 | |
| Elodia R Chapa El La Joya ISD | PK–05 | 445 | 15.2:1 | |
| Enrique Kiki Camarena El La Joya ISD | PK–05 | 715 | 15.8:1 | |
| Evangelina Garza El La Joya ISD | PK–05 | 384 | 14.4:1 | |
| Excellence in Leadership Academy Excellence in Leadership Academy · Charter | PK–08 | 183 | 11.1:1 | |
| Guillermo Flores El La Joya ISD | PK–05 | 452 | 15.7:1 | |
| Harry Shimotsu El Sharyland ISD | PK–06 | 605 | 18:1 | |
| Henry B Gonzalez El La Joya ISD | PK–05 | 391 | 14:1 | |
| Hilda C Escobar/Alicia C Rios El Mission CISD | PK–05 | 345 | 14.1:1 | |
| IDEA Mission Academy IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 664 | 16.9:1 | |
| IDEA North Mission Academy IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 719 | 20.6:1 | |
| IDEA Palmview Academy IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 705 | 21.3:1 | |
| John H Shary El Sharyland ISD | PK–06 | 652 | 16.2:1 | |
| Jose de Escandon El La Joya ISD | PK–05 | 614 | 15.7:1 | |
| Juan Seguin El La Joya ISD | PK–05 | 569 | 16.4:1 | |
| Leal El Mission CISD | PK–05 | 436 | 15:1 | |
| Leo J Leo El La Joya ISD | PK–05 | 319 | 12.7:1 | |
| Lloyd M Bentsen El La Joya ISD | PK–05 | 538 | 16.4:1 | |
| Marcell El Mission CISD | PK–05 | 378 | 13.9:1 | |
| Mims El Mission CISD | PK–05 | 673 | 17.1:1 | |
| Narciso Cavazos La Joya ISD | PK–05 | 471 | 15:1 | |
| Ollie O'Grady El Mission CISD | PK–05 | 457 | 16.2:1 | |
| Patricio Perez El La Joya ISD | PK–05 | 421 | 14.5:1 | |
| Pearson El Mission CISD | PK–05 | 307 | 13.5:1 | |
| Romulo D Martinez El Sharyland ISD | PK–06 | 525 | 15:1 | |
| Ruben Hinojosa El Sharyland ISD | PK–06 | 472 | 16.4:1 | |
| Salinas El Mission CISD | PK–05 | 366 | 15.1:1 | |
| Vanguard Monet Vanguard Academy · Charter | PK–06 | 198 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Mission
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Richards Middle La Joya ISD | 06–08 | 665 | 16.4:1 | |
| B L Gray J H Sharyland ISD | 07–08 | 775 | 16.4:1 | |
| Cesar Chavez Middle La Joya ISD | 06–08 | 625 | 15.4:1 | |
| Irene M Garcia Middle La Joya ISD | 06–08 | 601 | 14.1:1 | |
| Juan de Dios Salinas Middle La Joya ISD | 06–08 | 648 | 13.2:1 | |
| Memorial Middle La Joya ISD | 06–08 | 663 | 13.9:1 | |
| Mission J H Mission CISD | 06–08 | 711 | 11.5:1 | |
| White J H Mission CISD | 06–08 | 831 | 13.6:1 |
High schools in Mission
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEA Mission College Preparatory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | 06–12 | 798 | 15.9:1 | |
| IDEA North Mission College Preparatory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | 06–12 | 756 | 14.7:1 | |
| Juarez-Lincoln H S La Joya ISD | 09–12 | 1,952 | 13.7:1 | |
| La Joya Palmview H S La Joya ISD | 09–12 | 2,073 | 15.1:1 | |
| Mission H S Mission CISD | 09–12 | 2,154 | 12.9:1 | |
| Premier H S of Mission Premier High Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 178 | 28.1:1 | |
| Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy Sharyland ISD · Magnet | 09–12 | 481 | 8.7:1 | |
| Sharyland H S Sharyland ISD | 09–12 | 1,527 | 18.1:1 | |
| Sharyland Pioneer H S Sharyland ISD | 09–12 | 1,511 | 16.5:1 | |
| Texasworks - Mission Texas Works · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 15 | 15:1 | |
| Veterans Memorial H S Mission CISD | 09–12 | 1,737 | 12.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Mission
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo Co J J a E P Mission CISD · Alternative School | 10–10 | — | — | |
| IDEA Palmview College Preparatory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | 06–11 | 446 | 14.6:1 | |
| Mission Early Learning Mission CISD | PK–PK | 183 | 23.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.9%
- Hispanic97.3%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 55 Mission schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (35,767 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mission
How many public schools are in Mission, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 56 open public schools with a location address in Mission: 34 elementary, 8 middle, 11 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 35,767 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mission?
Schools with an address in Mission belong to 9 education agencies, led by La Joya ISD (22 schools), Mission CISD (15 schools), Sharyland ISD (8 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Mission?
Mission H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mission, with 2,154 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mission?
Yes. 11 of the 56 public schools in Mission are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Brillante Academy, Excellence in Leadership Academy, IDEA Mission Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mission schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mission public schools is 15.1:1, similar to 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 Mission 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