For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,277 students in the neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Western Division are Farias Elementary School, Leyendecker Elementary School and Santa Maria Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farias Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1510 Chicago St
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Leyendecker Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1311 Garden St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3800
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Maria Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3817 Santa Maria
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4600
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #44.
Bruni Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1508 San Eduardo
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3000
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #55.
Macdonell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1606 Benavides
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4000
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #66.
Christen Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo, TX include Farias Elementary School, Leyendecker Elementary School and Santa Maria Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo?
6 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo?
the neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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