Public schools in Pharr, TX
35 open public schools with an address in Pharr, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
35
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
23,107
33 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
8
0 virtual
An overview of Pharr public schools
The federal directory lists 35 public schools in Pharr, TX: 20 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high, 4 combined or other. The 33 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 23,107 students, an average of 700 per school. The largest campus is Psja North Early College H S (2,166 students), and the largest elementary school is Dr William Long El (767).
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD operates the most schools here (22), and 3 regular districts have at least one Pharr campus, plus 3 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 15.7:1, 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 8 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 92% 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 Pharr
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
Public school district
22 schools in Pharr · 44 total
IDEA Public Schools
Independent charter agency
4 schools in Pharr · 127 total
Valley View ISD
Public school district
3 schools in Pharr · 6 total
Vanguard Academy
Independent charter agency
3 schools in Pharr · 6 total
Hidalgo ISD
Public school district
2 schools in Pharr · 6 total
The Possable Dream
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pharr
Elementary schools in Pharr
20| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aida C Escobar El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 735 | 17.3:1 | |
| Allen & William Arnold El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 657 | 16.8:1 | |
| Berta S Palacios El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 470 | 15.2:1 | |
| Carmen Anaya El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 429 | 16.5:1 | |
| Cesar Chavez El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 403 | 13.4:1 | |
| Daniel Ramirez El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 516 | 15.6:1 | |
| Dr William Long El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 767 | 18.1:1 | |
| Geraldine Palmer El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 657 | 17.3:1 | |
| Graciela Garcia El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 385 | 14.3:1 | |
| Henry Ford El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 643 | 15.9:1 | |
| Hidalgo Park El Hidalgo ISD | PK–05 | 239 | 12.8:1 | |
| IDEA Owassa Academy IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 699 | 21.1:1 | |
| IDEA Pharr Academy IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 717 | 22.8:1 | |
| Jc Kelly El Hidalgo ISD | PK–05 | 260 | 12.9:1 | |
| Kelly-Pharr El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 587 | 15.9:1 | |
| Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–01 | 167 | 15.7:1 | |
| Raul Longoria El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 568 | 15.8:1 | |
| Valley View North El Valley View ISD | PK–06 | 372 | 15:1 | |
| Vanguard Picasso Vanguard Academy · Charter | PK–05 | 572 | 15.7:1 | |
| Wilbur E Lucas El Valley View ISD | PK–06 | 530 | 18.8:1 |
Middle schools in Pharr
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Escalante Middle Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | 06–08 | 554 | 11:1 | |
| Kennedy Middle Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | 06–08 | 519 | 10.5:1 | |
| Liberty Middle Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | 06–08 | 742 | 11.8:1 | |
| Lyndon B Johnson Middle Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | 06–08 | 1,006 | 14.2:1 | |
| Valley View J H Valley View ISD | 07–08 | 516 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Pharr
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEA Owassa College Preparatory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | 06–12 | 689 | 15.5:1 | |
| IDEA Pharr College Preparatory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | 06–12 | 848 | 19:1 | |
| Psja North Early College H S Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | 09–12 | 2,166 | 14.6:1 | |
| Psja Southwest Early College H S Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | 09–12 | 1,588 | 12.5:1 | |
| Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | 09–12 | 553 | 13.8:1 | |
| The Possable Dream School The Possable Dream · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pharr
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner Building Blocks Academy Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–PK | — | — | |
| Psja Early Start Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–PK | 527 | 19.6:1 | |
| Vanguard Rembrandt Vanguard Academy · Charter | PK–12 | 1,978 | 16.7:1 | |
| Vanguard Van Gogh Vanguard Academy · Charter | PK–10 | 1,048 | 18:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.2%
- Hispanic98.4%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Enrollment-weighted across 33 Pharr schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (23,107 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pharr
How many public schools are in Pharr, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 35 open public schools with a location address in Pharr: 20 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 23,107 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pharr?
Schools with an address in Pharr belong to 6 education agencies, led by Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (22 schools), IDEA Public Schools (4 schools), Valley View ISD (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Pharr?
Psja North Early College H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pharr, with 2,166 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pharr?
Yes. 8 of the 35 public schools in Pharr are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including IDEA Owassa Academy, IDEA Owassa College Preparatory, IDEA Pharr Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pharr schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pharr public schools is 15.7:1, 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 Pharr 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