For the 2024-25 school year, there are 86 public schools serving 64,542 students in Laredo, TX (there are , serving 2,564 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Laredo, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Laredo, TX are J Kawas Elementary School, Hector J Garcia Early College High School and San Isidro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laredo, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Laredo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Laredo, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Kawas Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Hector J Garcia Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5201 University Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-7700
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
San Isidro Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11021 Bucky Houdman Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6700
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 879 students
Rank: #44.
Trautmann Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 Lindenwood
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3100
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #55.
Farias Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1510 Chicago St
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #66.
Col Santos Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10702 Kirby Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4900
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 895 students
Rank: #77.
Kazen Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9620 Albany Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4200
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #88.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1208 Market
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3600
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #99.
United Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 E Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7300
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,092 students
Rank: #1010.
Matias De Llano Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Shiloh Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4000
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #1111.
Barbara Fasken Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11111 Atlanta Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4700
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #1212.
Charles Borchers Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9551 Backwoods Trl
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7200
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #1313.
Nye Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 E Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3700
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #1414.
Elias Herrera Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8800 Mcpherson Rd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6900
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #1515.
Kennedy Zapata Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3809 S Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-4100
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #1616.
John B Alexander High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 E Del Mar
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-5800
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 3,070 students
Rank: #1717.
Trautmann Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8501 Curly Ln
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #1818.
United High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2811 United Ave
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-5600
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,644 students
Rank: #1919.
Dr Malakoff Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2810 Havana Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4800
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Alta Vista
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3800
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Roberto J Santos Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Champions Way
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4300
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #2222.
Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Calle Del Norte
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-4400
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #2323.
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3301 Sierra Vista Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3400
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #2424.
J C Martin Jr Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Monterrey Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #2525.
Santo Nino Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 Bismark St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4700
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #2626.
Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2710 La Pita Mangana Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-8800
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #2727.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Eg Ranch Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-1600
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #2828.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E Eistetter
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4300
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #2929.
Ruiz Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3300
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #3030.
Tarver Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Tilden Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4800
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #3131.
Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5511 Fairfield
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-2600
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #3232.
Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4430 Muller Memorial Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3900
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 828 students
Rank: #3333.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10306 Riverbank Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,112 students
Rank: #3434.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Ash
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4200
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #3535.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 Clark Blvd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4400
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 809 students
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Laredo, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 Lindenwood Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6201
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6201
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
5909 St Luke Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6201
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6201
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Premier H S Of Laredo High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1720 East Hillside Rd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 723-7788
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 723-7788
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
1003 Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-3000
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
4001 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 726-6419
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 726-6419
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Laredo, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Laredo, TX include J Kawas Elementary School, Hector J Garcia Early College High School and San Isidro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Laredo?
86 public schools are located in Laredo.
What percentage of students in Laredo go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Laredo are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Laredo?
Laredo public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Laredo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Laredo include: United High School vs. John B Alexander High School, John B Alexander High School vs. United High School, United South High School vs. John B Alexander High School
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