Best Schools in La Joya, Texas
8 schools in the directory · 2 Elementary · 2 Middle · 4 High
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Use this page to compare every school in La Joya by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College H S
High · La Joya ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Jimmy Carter Early College H S
High · La Joya ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Idea La Joya College Preparatory
Middle · Idea Public Schools. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in La Joya are Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College H S (8.1/10), Jimmy Carter Early College H S (7.0/10), and Idea La Joya College Preparatory (5.7/10), among 7 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
5.5
7 public schools · out of 10
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
5.5
7 public schools · out of 10
Districts
2
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +8.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among La Joya public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in La Joya
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (7 rated schools; 8 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College H S | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Jimmy Carter Early College H S | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Idea La Joya College Preparatory | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Tabasco EL | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Lorenzo De Zavala Middle | 4.7 / 10 |
| 6 | La Joya H S | 4.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Idea La Joya Academy | 3.1 / 10 |
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About Schools in La Joya, Texas
La Joya, Texas is home to 8 schools, including 8 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
The 7 public schools in this comparison average 5.5 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College H S with a composite score of 8.1/10.
La Joya is served by 2 school districts: IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LA JOYA ISD. These districts collectively serve 100,817 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 579 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 |
| 2 | 548 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.1 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 243 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 |
| 2 | 608 students · 6th–8th | 4.7 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 439 students · 9th–12th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 51 students · 6th–12th | 7.4 |
| 3 | 362 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 |
| 4 | 2,624 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 |
Schools in La Joya
La Joya, Texas · 8 schools
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Common questions about schools in La Joya, Texas
How many schools are in La Joya, Texas?
La Joya has 8 schools, including 8 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in La Joya, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 7 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in La Joya is 5.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in La Joya, Texas?
The top-ranked school in La Joya on MySchoolScout is Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College H S with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in La Joya, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in La Joya on MySchoolScout is Tabasco EL with a composite score of 5.1/10.
What is the best middle school in La Joya, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in La Joya on MySchoolScout is Idea La Joya College Preparatory with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What is the best high school in La Joya, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in La Joya on MySchoolScout is Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College H S with a composite score of 8.1/10.
How many school districts serve La Joya, Texas?
La Joya is served by 2 school districts: Idea Public Schools, La Joya ISD.
What is the student-teacher ratio in La Joya, Texas?
Among 7 public schools in La Joya that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in La Joya, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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