For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,488 students in 78043, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 334 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 78043, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 78043, TX are Ryan Elementary School, Freedom Elementary School and Raul Perales Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78043 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 78043, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78043, TX Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 Clark Blvd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4400
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #22.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Eg Ranch Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-1600
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
Raul Perales Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 Eg Ranch Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6800
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #44.
Nixon High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Plum
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7400
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,161 students
Rank: #55.
Santo Nino Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Bismark St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4700
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #66.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1818 N Arkansas Ave
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-6200
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,299 students
Rank: #77.
D D Hachar Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Guadalupe St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-3500
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Henry Cuellar Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6431 Casa Del Sol Blvd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-2700
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #99.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Ash
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4200
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #1010.
F S Lara Academy
Alternative School
2901 E Travis St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenille Justice Alternative Program
Alternative School
111 Camino Nuevo Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 523-5690
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 523-5690
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Webb County J J A E P
Alternative School
111 Camino Nuevo Road Hwy 359
Laredo, TX 78043
(361) 586-6091
Laredo, TX 78043
(361) 586-6091
Grades: 8-10
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
402 Riverhill Loop
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6452
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6452
Grades: 8-11
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Village Detention Center
Alternative School
111 Camino Nuevo Rd Hwy 359
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6452
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-6452
Grades: 7-11
| 21 students
78043, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1003 Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-3000
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78043, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78043, TX include Ryan Elementary School, Freedom Elementary School and Raul Perales Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 78043, TX?
14 public schools are located in 78043, TX.
What percentage of students in 78043, TX go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 78043, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78043, TX?
78043, TX public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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