4.6 avg / 10

Best Schools in Laredo, Texas

91 schools · 55 Elementary · 16 Middle · 17 High · 3 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 82

Private: 9

Districts: 4

Avg Rating: 4.6/10

Estimated Scores: 12%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 4.6/10
Median household income: $58,793
Median home value: $170,780
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19%
Avg commute: 22 min
Owner-occupied homes: 61%

How Laredo compares

Texas rank

#645 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.7

below Texas avg (6.2)

Median household income

$59k

79% of Texas median

Schools in this city

85

About Schools in Laredo, Texas

Laredo's public school system spans 78 ranked schools, from elementary through high school. The spread in performance is wide — a 9.4 at the city's best school sits alongside a citywide average of 4.4 out of 10 — so attendance zone matters more here than in cities where scores cluster near the top.

Only 4 of those 78 ranked schools score 7.0 or higher, representing just 5% of the total. That concentration of strong performers shapes how parents should approach school selection in Laredo. The majority of schools fall well below that threshold, making the handful of high-scorers a clear target for families who have flexibility in where they live.

J Kawas Elementary leads the city at 9.4 — nearly five full points above the average. Farias Elementary follows at 8.0. Both top performers are elementary schools, which is meaningful context for families with younger children. At the secondary level, Hector J. Garcia Early College High School tops the list at 7.8, offering college-credit coursework that provides a measurable academic advantage before students reach a four-year campus. F.S. Lara Academy (7.0) and Nixon High School (6.6) round out the top five — both above the city average and among the stronger high school options — though the tier above 7.0 remains thin across all grade levels in the city.

For parents relocating to Laredo, the practical takeaway is direct: start with the school zone map before finalizing a neighborhood. With only 4 schools clearing a 7.0 score across 78 ranked options, zoning is the primary lever families control. Elementary families should identify whether they fall in a Kawas or Farias attendance zone. High school families should look closely at Garcia's early college model — it's the clearest academic differentiator the city offers at that level, and planning for it should start in middle school.

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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	9.6
2	FARIAS EL 638 students · Pre-K–5th	638	Pre-K–5th	7.9
3	SANTA MARIA EL 522 students · Pre-K–5th	522	Pre-K–5th	5.7
4	KAZEN EL 364 students · Pre-K–5th	364	Pre-K–5th	5.4
5	ROBERTO J SANTOS EL 564 students · Pre-K–5th	564	Pre-K–5th	5.2
6	CHARLES BORCHERS EL 503 students · Pre-K–5th	503	Pre-K–5th	5.1
7	SIGIFREDO PEREZ EL 597 students · Pre-K–5th	597	Pre-K–5th	5.0
8	T SANCHEZ EL / H OCHOA EL 578 students · Pre-K–5th	578	Pre-K–5th	4.8
9	FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT EL 646 students · Pre-K–5th	646	Pre-K–5th	4.7
10	DR MALAKOFF EL 600 students · Pre-K–5th	600	Pre-K–5th	4.6
11	J C MARTIN JR EL 446 students · Pre-K–5th	446	Pre-K–5th	4.5
12	AMPARO GUTIERREZ EL 407 students · Pre-K–5th	407	Pre-K–5th	4.5
13	TRAUTMANN EL 679 students · Pre-K–5th	679	Pre-K–5th	4.5
14	RYAN EL 856 students · Pre-K–5th	856	Pre-K–5th	4.4
15	TARVER EL 426 students · Pre-K–5th	426	Pre-K–5th	4.4
16	NEWMAN EL 383 students · Pre-K–5th	383	Pre-K–5th	4.4
17	HEIGHTS EL 512 students · Pre-K–5th	512	Pre-K–5th	4.3
18	PRADA EL 743 students · Pre-K–5th	743	Pre-K–5th	4.3
19	VETERANS MEMORIAL EL 807 students · Pre-K–5th	807	Pre-K–5th	4.3
20	JUDITH ZAFFIRINI EL 603 students · Pre-K–5th	603	Pre-K–5th	4.2
21	DAICHES EL 411 students · Pre-K–5th	411	Pre-K–5th	4.1
22	NYE EL 692 students · Pre-K–5th	692	Pre-K–5th	4.1
23	MATIAS DE LLANO EL 437 students · Pre-K–5th	437	Pre-K–5th	4.1
24	H B ZACHRY EL 568 students · Pre-K–5th	568	Pre-K–5th	3.8
25	CLARK EL 384 students · Pre-K–5th	384	Pre-K–5th	3.8

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26	BARBARA FASKEN EL 725 students · Pre-K–5th	725	Pre-K–5th	3.8
27	SAN ISIDRO EL 815 students · Pre-K–5th	815	Pre-K–5th	3.8
28	FREEDOM EL 664 students · Pre-K–5th	664	Pre-K–5th	3.8
29	D D HACHAR EL 437 students · Pre-K–5th	437	Pre-K–5th	3.7
30	LEYENDECKER EL 424 students · Pre-K–5th	424	Pre-K–5th	3.7
31	MILTON EL 649 students · Pre-K–5th	649	Pre-K–5th	3.7
32	DOVALINA EL 414 students · Pre-K–5th	414	Pre-K–5th	3.7
33	FINLEY EL 484 students · Pre-K–5th	484	Pre-K–5th	3.7
34	COL SANTOS BENAVIDES EL 827 students · Pre-K–5th	827	Pre-K–5th	3.7
35	HENRY CUELLAR EL 507 students · Pre-K–5th	507	Pre-K–5th	3.7
36	RADCLIFFE & SUE KILLAM EL 630 students · Pre-K–5th	630	Pre-K–5th	3.7
37	MACDONELL EL 491 students · Pre-K–5th	491	Pre-K–5th	3.6
38	SANTO NINO EL 541 students · Pre-K–5th	541	Pre-K–5th	3.6
39	KENNEDY ZAPATA EL 340 students · Pre-K–5th	340	Pre-K–5th	3.6
40	JOHN W ARNDT EL 797 students · Pre-K–5th	797	Pre-K–5th	3.6
41	DON JOSE GALLEGO 591 students · Pre-K–5th	591	Pre-K–5th	3.4
42	RUIZ EL 733 students · Pre-K–5th	733	Pre-K–5th	3.4
43	PIERCE EL 687 students · Pre-K–5th	687	Pre-K–5th	3.3
44	LIGARDE EL 591 students · Pre-K–5th	591	Pre-K–5th	3.3
45	JULIA BIRD JONES MULLER EL 809 students · Pre-K–5th	809	Pre-K–5th	3.3
46	RODOLFO C CENTENO EL 801 students · Pre-K–5th	801	Pre-K–5th	3.2
47	HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - LAREDO 666 students · Kindergarten–5th	666	Kindergarten–5th	3.1
48	BRUNI EL 437 students · Pre-K–5th	437	Pre-K–5th	3.0
49	BONNIE L GARCIA EL 615 students · Pre-K–5th	615	Pre-K–5th	2.9
50	SALINAS EL 753 students · Pre-K–5th	753	Pre-K–5th	2.5
Private Schools 5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOL Private 344 students · Pre-K–8th	344	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	ST AUGUSTINE ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL Private 291 students · Pre-K–8th	291	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	APPLE BEE MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY Private 42 students · Pre-K–2nd	42	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
4	BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Private 269 students · Pre-K–8th	269	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	JOHNSONS DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER Private 20 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	20	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

16 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	RICARDO MOLINA MIDDLE 769 students · 6th–8th	769	6th–8th	5.7
2	JOAQUIN CIGARROA MIDDLE 1,064 students · 6th–8th	1,064	6th–8th	5.4
3	LOS OBISPOS MIDDLE 658 students · 6th–8th	658	6th–8th	5.3
4	MEMORIAL MIDDLE 664 students · 6th–8th	664	6th–8th	5.2
5	RAUL PERALES MIDDLE 642 students · 6th–8th	642	6th–8th	5.2
6	CLARK MIDDLE 576 students · 6th–8th	576	6th–8th	5.1
7	HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - LAREDO 668 students · 6th–8th	668	6th–8th	5.0
8	LAMAR MIDDLE 1,256 students · 6th–8th	1,256	6th–8th	5.0
9	ELIAS HERRERA MIDDLE 1,055 students · 6th–8th	1,055	6th–8th	5.0
10	ANTONIO GONZALEZ MIDDLE 715 students · 6th–8th	715	6th–8th	4.9
11	UNITED MIDDLE 999 students · 6th–8th	999	6th–8th	4.8
12	LAMAR BRUNI VERGARA MIDDLE 717 students · 6th–8th	717	6th–8th	4.7
13	UNITED SOUTH MIDDLE 894 students · 6th–8th	894	6th–8th	4.2
14	TRAUTMANN MIDDLE 744 students · 6th–8th	744	6th–8th	4.1
15	CHRISTEN MIDDLE 1,114 students · 6th–8th	1,114	6th–8th	4.0
16	GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE 1,093 students · 6th–8th	1,093	6th–8th	3.5

High Schools

17 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	HECTOR J GARCIA EARLY COLLEGE H S 383 students · 9th–12th	383	9th–12th	7.6
2	F S LARA ACADEMY 55 students · 6th–12th	55	6th–12th	7.2
3	NIXON H S 2,099 students · 9th–12th	2,099	9th–12th	7.1
4	DR LEO CIGARROA H S 1,438 students · 8th–12th	1,438	8th–12th	6.6
5	JOHN B ALEXANDER H S 3,178 students · 9th–12th	3,178	9th–12th	6.3
6	UNITED H S 3,567 students · 9th–12th	3,567	9th–12th	6.2
7	TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-LAREDO SOUTH 110 students · 9th–12th	110	9th–12th	6.0
8	MARTIN H S 1,978 students · 9th–12th	1,978	9th–12th	5.8
9	LYNDON B JOHNSON 3,271 students · 9th–12th	3,271	9th–12th	5.0
10	UNITED SOUTH H S 3,252 students · 9th–12th	3,252	9th–12th	4.9
11	TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-LAREDO NORTH 148 students · 9th–12th	148	9th–12th	4.2
12	HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - LAREDO 679 students · 9th–12th	679	9th–12th	4.1
13	WEBB COUNTY J J A E P 20 students · 7th–12th	20	7th–12th	—
14	JUVENILLE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM 29 students · 7th–12th	29	7th–12th	—
15	YOUTH RECOVERY HOME 16 students · 7th–12th	16	7th–12th	—
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	ST AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL Private 335 students · 9th–12th	335	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	SUPERIOR ACADEMY OF LOREDO Private 50 students · 12th–12th	50	12th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	YOUTH VILLAGE DETENTION CENTER 21 students · 7th–11th	21	7th–11th	—
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	CHAMPIONS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 100 students · Pre-K–12th	100	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	MUNDO MONTESSORI Private 27 students · UG–UG	27	UG–UG	Not Rated

Schools in Laredo

Laredo, Texas · 91 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 5 ZIP codes

Median Income

$58,793

Median Home Value

$170,780

Median Rent

$1,047/mo

Population

266,398

College Educated

19%

Homeownership

61%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

22.4%

Community Profile

Laredo has a median household income of $58,793. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $170,780, with a median rent of $1,047/month. The area has a poverty rate of 22.4%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Texas
Total Schools: 91
Elementary: 55
Middle: 16
High: 17
Districts: 4
Avg Rating: 4.6/10

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

Nearby Cities

Lewisville (1 school)

1 mi

Rio Bravo (3 schools)

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Laredo, Texas

How many schools are in Laredo, Texas?

Laredo has 91 schools, including 82 public and 9 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Laredo, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Laredo is 4.6 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

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 9.6/10.

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 9.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Laredo, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Laredo on MySchoolScout is Ricardo Molina Middle with a composite score of 5.7/10.

What is the best high school in Laredo, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Laredo on MySchoolScout is Hector J Garcia Early College H S with a composite score of 7.6/10.

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.

What is the education level in Laredo, Texas?

According to Census data, 19% of adults in Laredo have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Laredo, Texas?

The median household income in Laredo is approximately $58,793 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Laredo, Texas?

Yes, Laredo has 9 private schools alongside 82 public schools. The top-rated private school is Champions Christian Academy with a score of 6.4/10.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Laredo is 15.4:1. 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 departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.