6.6public avg / 10

Best Schools in Los Fresnos, Texas

14 schools in the directory · 9 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 14

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (14): 6.6/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Los Fresnos are Olmito EL (8.7/10), Villareal EL (7.9/10), and Los Fresnos EL (7.7/10), among 14 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.

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6.6

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Best value · beats the odds

Las Yescas EL

Rates 5.9/10 despite 94% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Villareal EL

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

Top-Rated Schools in Los Fresnos

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 14 rated schools; 14 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Olmito EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	95th
2	Villareal EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	84th
3	Los Fresnos EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	80th
4	Dora Romero EL	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	73th
5	Rancho Verde EL	7.2 / 10	Elementary	-0.9	68th
6	Los Cuates Middle	6.9 / 10	Middle	+0.3	60th
7	Laureles EL	6.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	55th
8	Resaca Middle	6.6 / 10	Middle	-0.5	53th
9	Palmer-Laakso EL	6.5 / 10	Elementary	-0.3	50th
10	Lopez-Riggins EL	6.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	48th

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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.

The 14 public schools in this comparison average 6.6 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 Olmito EL with a composite score of 8.7/10.

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

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Olmito EL 562 students · Pre-K–5th	562	Pre-K–5th	8.7
2	Villareal EL 459 students · Pre-K–5th	459	Pre-K–5th	7.9
3	Los Fresnos EL 558 students · Pre-K–5th	558	Pre-K–5th	7.7
4	Dora Romero EL 577 students · Pre-K–5th	577	Pre-K–5th	7.4
5	Rancho Verde EL 692 students · Pre-K–5th	692	Pre-K–5th	7.2
6	Laureles EL 544 students · Pre-K–5th	544	Pre-K–5th	6.7
7	Palmer-Laakso EL 606 students · Pre-K–5th	606	Pre-K–5th	6.5
8	Lopez-Riggins EL 484 students · Pre-K–5th	484	Pre-K–5th	6.4
9	Las Yescas EL 359 students · Pre-K–5th	359	Pre-K–5th	5.9

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Los Cuates Middle 838 students · 6th–8th	838	6th–8th	6.9
2	Resaca Middle 879 students · 6th–8th	879	6th–8th	6.6
3	Liberty Memorial Middle 658 students · 6th–8th	658	6th–8th	5.2

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	3.0

Schools in Los Fresnos

Los Fresnos, Texas · 14 schools

Schools by Level

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

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School District

LOS FRESNOS CISD

14 schools · 10,546 students

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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 14 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Los Fresnos is 6.6 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 8.7/10.

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 8.7/10.

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 6.9/10.

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 student-teacher ratio in Los Fresnos, Texas?

Among 13 public schools in Los Fresnos 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 Los Fresnos, 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.