For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,541 students in Zapata County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Zapata County, TX are Zapata North Elementary School, Zapata South Elementary School and Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zapata County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Zapata County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Zapata County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zapata North Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 E 17th Ave
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Zapata South Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Delmar St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4332
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4332
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
805 Mira Flores St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4321
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Lincoln St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-5611
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-5611
Gr: PK-5 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Zapata County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 3224
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921
Gr: PK-K | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Zapata County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Zapata County, TX include Zapata North Elementary School, Zapata South Elementary School and Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Zapata County?
4 public preschools are located in Zapata County.
What is the racial composition of students in Zapata County?
Zapata County public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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