Public schools in Weslaco, TX
26 open public schools with an address in Weslaco, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
26
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
19,550
26 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
7
0 virtual
An overview of Weslaco public schools
The federal directory lists 26 public schools in Weslaco, TX: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. The 26 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 19,550 students, an average of 752 per school. The largest campus is Weslaco H S (2,699 students), and the largest elementary school is Memorial El (1,109).
Weslaco ISD operates the most schools here (19), plus 4 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 19.9:1, 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 7 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, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 82% 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 Weslaco
Weslaco ISD
Public school district
19 schools in Weslaco · 21 total
IDEA Public Schools
Independent charter agency
4 schools in Weslaco · 127 total
Horizon Montessori Public Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Weslaco · 4 total
Premier High Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Weslaco · 50 total
Texas Works
Independent charter agency
1 school in Weslaco · 42 total
Elementary schools in Weslaco
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A N Rico El Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 780 | 20.5:1 | |
| Airport El Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 786 | 18.1:1 | |
| Cleckler/Heald El Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 909 | 22.4:1 | |
| Dr R E Margo El Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 1,085 | 21.5:1 | |
| Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy Horizon Montessori Public Schools · Charter | PK–08 | 326 | 14.8:1 | |
| IDEA Weslaco Academy IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 649 | 22.5:1 | |
| IDEA Weslaco Pike Academy IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 734 | 21.8:1 | |
| Memorial El Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 1,109 | 22.6:1 | |
| North Bridge El Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 775 | 22.9:1 | |
| Pfc Mario Ybarra El Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 503 | 17.8:1 | |
| Raul a Gonzalez Jr El Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 552 | 21.5:1 | |
| Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 685 | 22.6:1 | |
| Sam Houston El Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 761 | 20:1 |
Middle schools in Weslaco
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armando Cuellar Middle Weslaco ISD | 06–08 | 634 | 16:1 | |
| Beatriz G Garza Middle Weslaco ISD | 06–08 | 919 | 17.6:1 | |
| Central Middle Weslaco ISD | 06–08 | 1,060 | 18.9:1 | |
| Mary Hoge Middle Weslaco ISD | 06–08 | 830 | 16.1:1 |
High schools in Weslaco
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career and College Development Center Weslaco ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 50 | 25:1 | |
| IDEA Weslaco College Preparatory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | 06–12 | 728 | 16.1:1 | |
| IDEA Weslaco Pike College Preparatory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | 06–12 | 758 | 14.6:1 | |
| Premier H S of Weslaco Premier High Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 112 | 25.4:1 | |
| Texasworks - Weslaco Texas Works · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 29 | 29:1 | |
| Weslaco East H S Weslaco ISD | 09–12 | 2,066 | 16.3:1 | |
| Weslaco H S Weslaco ISD | 09–12 | 2,699 | 19.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Weslaco
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo County Boot Camp Weslaco ISD · Alternative School | 09–11 | 11 | 4.7:1 | |
| Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program Weslaco ISD · Alternative School | 04–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.8%
- Hispanic97.8%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 25 Weslaco schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (19,550 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Weslaco
How many public schools are in Weslaco, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 26 open public schools with a location address in Weslaco: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 19,550 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Weslaco?
Schools with an address in Weslaco belong to 5 education agencies, led by Weslaco ISD (19 schools), IDEA Public Schools (4 schools), Horizon Montessori Public 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 Weslaco?
Weslaco H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Weslaco, with 2,699 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Weslaco?
Yes. 7 of the 26 public schools in Weslaco are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy, IDEA Weslaco Academy, IDEA Weslaco 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 Weslaco schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Weslaco public schools is 19.9:1, 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 Weslaco 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