For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,586 students in Rio Grande City, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Rio Grande City, TX are General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary School, Grulla Elementary School and Ringgold Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Grande City, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Rio Grande City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rio Grande City, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2801 W Eisenhower St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4786
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4786
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Grulla Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
443 Old Military Rd
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4260
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4260
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Ringgold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 S Fort Ringgold
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4421
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4421
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Trophy Rd
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4413
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4413
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
La Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Ne Hwy 83
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4384
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4384
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Roque Guerra Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W Main St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4773
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4773
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Alto Bonito Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
753 Fm 2360
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4238
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4238
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #88.
John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2448 Embassy St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4366
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4366
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #99.
Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Lopez St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4214
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4214
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rio Grande City, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Rio Grande City, TX include General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary School, Grulla Elementary School and Ringgold Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rio Grande City?
9 public preschools are located in Rio Grande City.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Grande City?
Rio Grande City public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Rio Grande City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rio Grande City include: Grulla Elementary School vs. Alto Bonito Elementary School, Alto Bonito Elementary School vs. Grulla Elementary School
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