For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 967 students in La Joya, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Joya, TX are Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School and Idea La Joya College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Joya, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in La Joya have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in La Joya, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 N Tabasco St
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2770
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2770
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Idea La Joya College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
Gr: 6-9 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Hope Academy
Alternative School
101 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in La Joya, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Joya, TX include Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School and Idea La Joya College Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in La Joya?
3 public middle schools are located in La Joya.
What is the racial composition of students in La Joya?
La Joya public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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