2025 Best School Districts in McAllen, Texas
K-12 Schools
- McAllen Memorial High School
- Known for its strong academic programs and high college acceptance rates
- Offers a wide range of AP and dual credit courses
- Achieve Early College High School
- Partnership between McAllen ISD and South Texas College
- Students can earn an associate degree while completing high school
- Rowe High School
- Recognized for its fine arts and athletics programs
- Offers various career and technical education pathways
- De Leon Middle School
- Known for its STEM focus and robotics program
- Strong support for English language learners
- Gonzalez Elementary School
- Bilingual education program
- Emphasis on technology integration in the classroom
Colleges and Universities
- South Texas College
- Large community college offering associate degrees and certifications
- Known for its nursing, technology, and business programs
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (McAllen Campus)
- Part of the UT system, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs
- Strong focus on healthcare, engineering, and business
- Texas A&M University-Kingsville (Citrus Center)
- Research and extension center focusing on agriculture and life sciences
- Offers graduate programs in plant and soil science
