Ortiz Elementary

Ortiz Elementary is one of the stronger performing schools in the Rio Grande Valley, with math scores that rank among the top 3% of schools statewide — impressive for any district, let alone one serving a border community that faces real economic challenges. Brownsville itself has a rich, binational culture shaped by its position along the U.S.-Mexico border, and families here tend to be tight-knit and deeply invested in their kids' education. For parents in the area looking for a neighborhood school that punches well above its weight academically, Ortiz is well worth a close look.