For the 2025 school year, there are 85 public schools serving 64,066 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 Farias 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 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Laredo, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Hector J Garcia Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5201 University Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-7700
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #33.
Farias Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1510 Chicago St
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
San Isidro Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11021 Bucky Houdman Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6700
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Trautmann Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 Lindenwood
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3100
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Col Santos Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10702 Kirby Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4900
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Kazen Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9620 Albany Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4200
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #88.
Matias De Llano Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Shiloh Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4000
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
United Middle School
(Math: 64% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1208 Market
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3600
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1111.
Barbara Fasken Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11111 Atlanta Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4700
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Nye Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 E Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3700
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Trautmann Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8501 Curly Ln
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Charles Borchers Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9551 Backwoods Trl
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7200
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Elias Herrera Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8800 Mcpherson Rd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6900
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,055 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Dr Malakoff Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2810 Havana Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4800
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Alta Vista
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3800
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
United High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2811 United Ave
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-5600
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 3,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2020.
Kennedy Zapata Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2121.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Eg Ranch Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-1600
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2222.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 Sierra Vista Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3400
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2424.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 E Eistetter
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4300
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2525.
D D Hachar Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Guadalupe St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-3500
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2626.
J C Martin Jr Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Monterrey Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5909 St Luke Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-1200
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2828.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Hillside Rd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 476-4600
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 476-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2929.
Prada Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Soria Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3500
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #3030.
Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4430 Muller Memorial Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3900
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10306 Riverbank Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,093 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary School
(Math: 48% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Santo Nino Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 Bismark St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4700
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3434.
T Sanchez El / H Ochoa Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 E Ash St
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4500
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3535.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Ash
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4200
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Laredo, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Casa Esperanza Recovery Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2417 La Pita Mangana
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-6452
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-6452
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Premier H S Of Laredo High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1720 East Hillside Rd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 723-7788
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 723-7788
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1003 Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-3000
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
United South Magnet (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
4001 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 726-6419
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 726-6419
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Farias Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Laredo?
85 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 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (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, Heights Elementary School vs. Matias De Llano Elementary School
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