5.8public avg / 10

Best Schools in Penitas, Texas

4 schools in the directory · 3 Elementary · 1 Middle

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 4

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (4): 5.8/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Penitas are John F Kennedy EL (7.5/10), William J Clinton EL (5.8/10), and Corina Pena EL (5.0/10), among 4 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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5.8

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5.8

4 public schools · out of 10

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serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

William J Clinton EL

STAAR proficiency rose +13.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Penitas public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Penitas

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (4 rated schools; 4 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	John F Kennedy EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	—	75th
2	William J Clinton EL	5.8 / 10	Elementary	—	34th
3	Corina Pena EL	5.0 / 10	Elementary	—	18th
4	Dr Javier Saenz Middle	5.0 / 10	Middle	—	18th

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About Schools in Penitas, Texas

Penitas, Texas is home to 4 schools, including 4 public schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school.

The 4 public schools in this comparison average 5.8 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 John F Kennedy EL with a composite score of 7.5/10.

Penitas is served by 1 school district: LA JOYA ISD. These districts collectively serve 23,998 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

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	John F Kennedy EL 661 students · Pre-K–5th	661	Pre-K–5th	7.5
2	William J Clinton EL 504 students · Pre-K–5th	504	Pre-K–5th	5.8
3	Corina Pena EL 517 students · Pre-K–5th	517	Pre-K–5th	5.0

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Dr Javier Saenz Middle 594 students · 6th–8th	594	6th–8th	5.0

Schools in Penitas

Penitas, Texas · 4 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 3
Middle: 1

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School District

LA JOYA ISD

37 schools · 23,998 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Penitas, Texas

How many schools are in Penitas, Texas?

Penitas has 4 schools, including 4 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Penitas, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 4 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Penitas is 5.8 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 Penitas, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Penitas on MySchoolScout is John F Kennedy EL with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Penitas, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Penitas on MySchoolScout is John F Kennedy EL with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Penitas, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Penitas on MySchoolScout is Dr Javier Saenz Middle with a composite score of 5.0/10.

How many school districts serve Penitas, Texas?

Penitas is served by 1 school district: La Joya ISD.

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

Among 4 public schools in Penitas that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Penitas, 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.