7.0public avg / 10

Best Schools in Laredo, Texas

90 schools in the directory · 55 Elementary · 16 Middle · 16 High · 3 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 82

Private: 8

Districts: 4

Comparable public avg (78): 7.0/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Laredo are J Kawas EL (9.7/10), D D Hachar EL (9.4/10), and Kazen EL (9.4/10), among 78 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.

Best value · beats the odds

J Kawas EL

Rates 9.7/10 despite 97% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Laredo public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Macdonell EL

STAAR proficiency rose +47.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Laredo public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Laredo

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 78 rated schools; 90 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	J Kawas EL	9.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.5	100th
2	D D Hachar EL	9.4 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	100th
3	Kazen EL	9.4 / 10	Elementary	+2.3	99th
4	Daiches EL	9.3 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	99th
5	J C Martin JR EL	9.3 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	99th
6	Kennedy Zapata EL	9.3 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	99th
7	Heights EL	9.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	98th
8	Leyendecker EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	97th
9	Pierce EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	96th
10	Ryan EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	96th

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About Schools in Laredo, Texas

Laredo, Texas is home to 90 schools, including 82 public schools and 8 private schools. The city's schools span 55 elementary schools, 16 middle schools, and 16 high schools.

The 78 public schools in this comparison average 7.0 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 J Kawas EL with a composite score of 9.7/10.

Laredo is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 66,908 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.

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Elementary Schools

55 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	J Kawas EL 302 students · Pre-K–5th	302	Pre-K–5th	9.7
2	D D Hachar EL 437 students · Pre-K–5th	437	Pre-K–5th	9.4
3	Kazen EL 364 students · Pre-K–5th	364	Pre-K–5th	9.4
4	Daiches EL 411 students · Pre-K–5th	411	Pre-K–5th	9.3
5	J C Martin JR EL 446 students · Pre-K–5th	446	Pre-K–5th	9.3
6	Kennedy Zapata EL 340 students · Pre-K–5th	340	Pre-K–5th	9.3
7	Heights EL 512 students · Pre-K–5th	512	Pre-K–5th	9.0
8	Leyendecker EL 424 students · Pre-K–5th	424	Pre-K–5th	8.8
9	Pierce EL 687 students · Pre-K–5th	687	Pre-K–5th	8.8
10	Ryan EL 856 students · Pre-K–5th	856	Pre-K–5th	8.8

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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Middle Schools

16 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Elias Herrera Middle 1,055 students · 6th–8th	1,055	6th–8th	7.2
2	Christen Middle 1,114 students · 6th–8th	1,114	6th–8th	7.1
3	Los Obispos Middle 658 students · 6th–8th	658	6th–8th	7.0
4	Trautmann Middle 744 students · 6th–8th	744	6th–8th	7.0
5	Lamar Middle 1,256 students · 6th–8th	1,256	6th–8th	6.9
6	Ricardo Molina Middle 769 students · 6th–8th	769	6th–8th	6.7
7	United Middle 999 students · 6th–8th	999	6th–8th	6.6
8	United South Middle 894 students · 6th–8th	894	6th–8th	6.5
9	Memorial Middle 664 students · 6th–8th	664	6th–8th	6.4
10	George Washington Middle 1,093 students · 6th–8th	1,093	6th–8th	6.3

Show all 16 middle schools in Laredo

Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle Joaquin Cigarroa Middle Antonio Gonzalez Middle Harmony Science Academy - Laredo Raul Perales Middle Clark Middle

High Schools

16 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	United H S 3,567 students · 9th–12th	3,567	9th–12th	6.9
2	Hector J Garcia Early College H S 383 students · 9th–12th	383	9th–12th	6.8
3	United South H S 3,252 students · 9th–12th	3,252	9th–12th	6.6
4	John B Alexander H S 3,178 students · 9th–12th	3,178	9th–12th	6.6
5	Martin H S 1,978 students · 9th–12th	1,978	9th–12th	6.5
6	Nixon H S 2,099 students · 9th–12th	2,099	9th–12th	6.5
7	Dr Leo Cigarroa H S 1,438 students · 8th–12th	1,438	8th–12th	6.1
8	F S Lara Academy 55 students · 6th–12th	55	6th–12th	6.0
9	Harmony School of Excellence - Laredo 679 students · 9th–12th	679	9th–12th	5.7
10	Triumph Public High Schools-Laredo South 110 students · 9th–12th	110	9th–12th	5.6

Show all 16 high schools in Laredo

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Lyndon B Johnson Triumph Public High Schools-Laredo North Webb County J J a E P Juvenille Justice Alternative Program Youth Recovery Home St Augustine High SchoolPrivate

Other Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Youth Village Detention Center 21 students · 7th–11th	21	7th–11th	—
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Champions Christian AcademyPrivate 99 students · Pre-K–12th	99	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	Mundo MontessoriPrivate 27 students · UG–UG	27	UG–UG	Not Rated

Schools in Laredo

Laredo, Texas · 90 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 55
Middle: 16
High: 16
Other: 3

Resources

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School Districts (4)

TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-LAREDO

2 schools · 258 students

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - SOUTH TEXAS

9 schools · 4,855 students

LAREDO ISD

30 schools · 20,592 students

UNITED ISD

50 schools · 41,203 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Laredo, Texas

How many schools are in Laredo, Texas?

Laredo has 90 schools, including 82 public and 8 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Laredo, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 78 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Laredo is 7.0 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 Laredo, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Laredo on MySchoolScout is J Kawas EL with a composite score of 9.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Laredo, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Laredo on MySchoolScout is J Kawas EL with a composite score of 9.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Laredo, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Laredo on MySchoolScout is Elias Herrera Middle with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best high school in Laredo, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Laredo on MySchoolScout is United H S with a composite score of 6.9/10.

How many school districts serve Laredo, Texas?

Laredo is served by 4 school districts: Triumph Public High Schools-Laredo, Harmony Public Schools - South Texas, Laredo ISD, United ISD.

Are there private schools in Laredo, Texas?

Yes, Laredo has 8 private schools alongside 82 public schools. The top-rated private school is Champions Christian Academy with a score of 6.1/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Laredo, Texas?

Among 78 public schools in Laredo that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Laredo, 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.