6.5 avg / 10

Best Schools in Los Fresnos, Texas

14 schools · 9 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 14

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 6.5/10

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Elementary · Los Fresnos CISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Los Fresnos for 2026 are Olmito EL (8.1/10), Rancho Verde EL (8.1/10), and Lopez-riggins EL (7.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 14 rated schools. 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 with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Lopez-riggins EL

Rates 7.6/10 despite 86% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 Los Fresnos schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Villareal EL

STAAR proficiency rose +11.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Los Fresnos schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Los Fresnos

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Olmito EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	84th
2	Rancho Verde EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	84th
3	Lopez-riggins EL	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	74th
4	Palmer-laakso EL	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	74th
5	Los Cuates Middle	7.1 / 10	Middle	+0.6	64th
6	Dora Romero EL	6.6 / 10	Elementary	-0.3	54th
7	Liberty Memorial Middle	6.5 / 10	Middle	+0.4	52th
8	Los Fresnos EL	6.4 / 10	Elementary	-0.3	50th
9	Villareal EL	6.4 / 10	Elementary	-0.5	50th
10	Laureles EL	6.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	50th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.5/10
Median household income: $64,385
Median home value: $138,100
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20%
Avg commute: 24 min
Owner-occupied homes: 74%

How Los Fresnos compares

Texas rank

#328 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$64k

87% of Texas median

Schools in this city

14

About Schools in Los Fresnos, Texas

Los Fresnos, Texas is home to 14 schools, including 14 public schools. The city's schools span 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 6.5 out of 10, schools in Los Fresnos show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Los Fresnos is Olmito EL with a composite score of 8.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Los Fresnos is served by 1 school district: LOS FRESNOS CISD. These districts collectively serve 10,546 students.

Los Fresnos's community shows 20% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $64,385. The poverty rate in the area is 26.4%.

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

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Olmito EL 562 students · Pre-K–5th	562	Pre-K–5th	8.1
2	Rancho Verde EL 692 students · Pre-K–5th	692	Pre-K–5th	8.1
3	Lopez-riggins EL 484 students · Pre-K–5th	484	Pre-K–5th	7.6
4	Palmer-laakso EL 606 students · Pre-K–5th	606	Pre-K–5th	7.6
5	Dora Romero EL 577 students · Pre-K–5th	577	Pre-K–5th	6.6
6	Los Fresnos EL 558 students · Pre-K–5th	558	Pre-K–5th	6.4
7	Villareal EL 459 students · Pre-K–5th	459	Pre-K–5th	6.4
8	Laureles EL 544 students · Pre-K–5th	544	Pre-K–5th	6.4
9	Las Yescas EL 359 students · Pre-K–5th	359	Pre-K–5th	6.1

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Los Cuates Middle 838 students · 6th–8th	838	6th–8th	7.1
2	Liberty Memorial Middle 658 students · 6th–8th	658	6th–8th	6.5
3	Resaca Middle 879 students · 6th–8th	879	6th–8th	6.0

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Los Fresnos H S 3,291 students · 9th–12th	3,291	9th–12th	6.3
2	Cameron Co J J a E P 39 students · 7th–12th	39	7th–12th	2.0

Schools in Los Fresnos

Los Fresnos, Texas · 14 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$64,385

Median Home Value

$138,100

Median Rent

$863/mo

Population

24,927

College Educated

20%

Homeownership

74%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

26.4%

Community Profile

Los Fresnos has a median household income of $64,385. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $138,100, with a median rent of $863/month. The area has a poverty rate of 26.4%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 9
Middle: 3
High: 2

Resources

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School District

LOS FRESNOS CISD

14 schools · 10,546 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Los Fresnos, Texas

How many schools are in Los Fresnos, Texas?

Los Fresnos has 14 schools, including 14 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Los Fresnos, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Los Fresnos is 6.5 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 Los Fresnos, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Los Fresnos on MySchoolScout is Olmito EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Los Fresnos, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Los Fresnos on MySchoolScout is Olmito EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Los Fresnos, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Los Fresnos on MySchoolScout is Los Cuates Middle with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What is the best high school in Los Fresnos, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Los Fresnos on MySchoolScout is Los Fresnos H S with a composite score of 6.3/10.

How many school districts serve Los Fresnos, Texas?

Los Fresnos is served by 1 school district: Los Fresnos CISD.

What is the education level in Los Fresnos, Texas?

According to Census data, 20% of adults in Los Fresnos have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Los Fresnos, Texas?

The median household income in Los Fresnos is approximately $64,385 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Los Fresnos, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Los Fresnos 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 Los Fresnos, 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 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.