Zeferino Farias Elementary

Alamo is a close-knit community in the Rio Grande Valley, where neighbors tend to know each other and school pride runs deep — but Zeferino Farias Elementary faces some real academic headwinds, landing in the lower fifth of Texas schools across English, math, and science. Families in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD who are weighing their options here may want to ask the school directly about tutoring supports, enrichment programs, and how they're working to close the gap. That said, the Valley's strong sense of family and community can be a genuine asset, and parents who stay engaged tend to make a meaningful difference in their kids' experience.