Berta S Palacios Elementary

Tucked into the Rio Grande Valley city of Pharr, Berta S. Palacios Elementary punches well above its weight for the region, landing in the top third of Texas schools with particularly strong showings in science and math. Families looking for a school with real academic momentum in a tight-knit, culturally vibrant South Texas community will find a lot to like here. Pharr itself has a warm, close-to-the-border character — Spanish is woven into daily life, the cost of living is low, and the community takes real pride in its schools.