The mission of Valley Grande Elementary is to provide a Seventh-day Adventist Christ-centered environment derived from Biblical background and Christian philosophy in which youth may mature and develop spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially.
In harmony with this purpose, students are provided with the opportunity to pursue a program which will prepare them for lifelong learning, more enriched and productive lives in the service of God, the church, and their fellow man.
Seventh-day Adventist education is dedicated 鈥渢o restore in man the image of his Maker, to bring him back to the perfection in which he was created, to promote the development of body, mind, and soul, that the divine purpose of His creation might be realized.
A knowledge of God, His plan for our redemption, and the kind of persons men and women may become as they are restored to His likeness is of first importance throughout the total school experience.
Students are given opportunities to accept Jesus as their personal Savior.
Each student is challenged to develop a personal sense of mission for giving the gospel message to all the world in preparation for the soon return of Jesus.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Valley Grande Elementary School?
The application deadline for Valley Grande Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Valley Grande Elementary School is Valley Grande Adventist Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is First Christian Academy (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Christian Academy
(Christian)
521 S Illinois Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-9030
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-9030
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 75 students
San Martin De Porres Catholic School
(Catholic)
905 N Texas Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 973-8642
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 973-8642
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 50 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Valley Grande Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1000 S Bridge Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-0573
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-0573
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Mid Valley Christian School ![Mid Valley Christian School Photo]( "Mid Valley Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
417 S Westgate Drive
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-6232
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-6232
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Valley Grande Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1000 S Bridge Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-0573
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-0573
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Mid Valley Christian School ![Mid Valley Christian School Photo]( "Mid Valley Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
417 S Westgate Drive
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-6232
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-6232
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Macedonian Christian Academy
(Baptist)
401 N Val Verde Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-7950
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-7950
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 172 students
Macedonian Christian Academy
(Baptist)
135 E State Highway 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 464-7950
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 464-7950
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 190 students
932 North Alamo Road
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 787-8445
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 787-8445
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Christian Academy
(Christian)
521 S Illinois Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-9030
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-9030
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 75 students
San Martin De Porres Catholic School
(Catholic)
905 N Texas Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 973-8642
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 973-8642
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 50 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Valley Grande Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1000 S Bridge Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-0573
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-0573
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Mid Valley Christian School ![Mid Valley Christian School Photo]( "Mid Valley Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
417 S Westgate Drive
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-6232
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-6232
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Christian Academy
(Christian)
521 S Illinois Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-9030
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-9030
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 75 students
San Martin De Porres Catholic School
(Catholic)
905 N Texas Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 973-8642
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 973-8642
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 50 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Valley Grande Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1000 S Bridge Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-0573
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-0573
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Mid Valley Christian School ![Mid Valley Christian School Photo]( "Mid Valley Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
417 S Westgate Drive
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-6232
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-6232
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
703 W 3rd St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-1518
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-1518
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 14 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 S Garza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6916
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6916
0.3 miles
Gr: 4-12
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 E 6th St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6710
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6710
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,060 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S Bridge St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6720
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6720
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1005 W Pike Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6700
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6700
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,699 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 734 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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