John McKeever Elementary

Nestled in the small Rio Grande Valley city of Alamo, McKeever Elementary sits in a close-knit, working-class community where family involvement tends to run deep. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a relative strength, and it's part of the large Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, which means access to a district with considerable resources for a region like the Valley. Families who value a tight community feel and are looking to supplement academics at home — especially in English and reading — will find a school with genuine heart in a part of Texas that's proud of its culture and roots.