For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,342 students in Zapata County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Zapata County, TX are Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary School, Zapata South Elementary School and Benavides Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zapata County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Zapata County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Zapata County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Mira Flores St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4321
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4321
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Zapata South Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Delmar St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4332
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4332
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Lincoln St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-5611
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-5611
Grades: PK-5
| 61 students
Rank: #44.
Zapata North Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 E 17th Ave
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #55.
Zapata Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
702 E 17th Ave
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6542
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6542
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
Zapata County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 3224
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Grades: PK-K
| 415 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Zapata County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Zapata County, TX include Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary School, Zapata South Elementary School and Benavides Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Zapata County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Zapata County.
What is the racial composition of students in Zapata County?
Zapata County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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