For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,476 students in 78040, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 771 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 78040, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78040, TX are Heights Elementary School, J C Martin Jr Elementary School and Tarver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78040 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78040, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78040, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1208 Market
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3600
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
J C Martin Jr Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Monterrey Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Tarver Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Tilden Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4800
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #44.
H B Zachry Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Chacota St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4900
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
Dovalina Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Anna Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3320
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3320
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #66.
Leyendecker Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Garden St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3800
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #77.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Marcella Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6600
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #88.
Martin High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2002 San Bernardo Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-7100
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,978 students
Rank: #99.
Bruni Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1508 San Eduardo
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3000
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #1010.
Don Jose Gallego
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 Clark Blvd
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3100
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #1111.
Daiches Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Green
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3200
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1212.
Christen Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Santa Maria Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6400
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,114 students
Rank: #1313.
Macdonell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1606 Benavides
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4000
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78040, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78040, TX include Heights Elementary School, J C Martin Jr Elementary School and Tarver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78040?
13 public schools are located in 78040.
What percentage of students in 78040 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 78040 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78040?
78040 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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