Public schools in San Juan, TX
16 open public schools with an address in San Juan, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,787
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of San Juan public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in San Juan, TX: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,787 students, an average of 612 per school. The largest campus is Psja Early College H S (2,300 students), and the largest elementary school is Edith & Ethel Carman El (686).
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD operates the most schools here (12), 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 15.1:1, 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 4 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, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 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 San Juan
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
Public school district
12 schools in San Juan · 44 total
IDEA Public Schools
Independent charter agency
2 schools in San Juan · 127 total
Premier High Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in San Juan · 50 total
Texas Works
Independent charter agency
1 school in San Juan · 42 total
Elementary schools in San Juan
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Sorensen El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 583 | 16.7:1 | |
| Amanda Garza-Pena El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 557 | 16.4:1 | |
| Arnoldo Cantu Sr El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 598 | 17:1 | |
| Drs Reed - Mock El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 509 | 15.1:1 | |
| Edith & Ethel Carman El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 686 | 17.2:1 | |
| IDEA San Juan Academy IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 617 | 18.6:1 | |
| John Doedyns El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 391 | 13.7:1 | |
| Sgt Leonel Trevino El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 401 | 15.4:1 | |
| Vida N Clover El Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 378 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in San Juan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Middle Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | 06–08 | 833 | 12.1:1 | |
| R Yzaguirre Middle Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | 06–08 | 736 | 12.1:1 |
High schools in San Juan
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEA San Juan College Preparatory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | 06–12 | 741 | 15.2:1 | |
| Premier H S of San Juan Premier High Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 108 | 17.2:1 | |
| Psja Collegiate School of Health Professions Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | 09–12 | 340 | 8.5:1 | |
| Psja Early College H S Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | 09–12 | 2,300 | 13.3:1 | |
| Texasworks - San Juan Texas Works · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 9 | 9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.2%
- Hispanic98.5%
- Black0.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 San Juan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,787 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in San Juan
How many public schools are in San Juan, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in San Juan: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 9,787 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve San Juan?
Schools with an address in San Juan belong to 4 education agencies, led by Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (12 schools), IDEA Public Schools (2 schools), Premier High Schools (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 San Juan?
Psja Early College H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in San Juan, with 2,300 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in San Juan?
Yes. 4 of the 16 public schools in San Juan are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including IDEA San Juan Academy, IDEA San Juan College Preparatory, Premier H S of San Juan. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in San Juan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across San Juan 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 San Juan 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