For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,190 students in Zavala County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Zavala County, TX are La Pryor Elementary School, Zavala Elementary School and Benito Juarez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zavala County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Zavala County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Zavala County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Pryor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Miller St
La Pryor, TX 78872
(830) 365-4009
La Pryor, TX 78872
(830) 365-4009
Gr: PK-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 Javelina Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-8080
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-8080
Gr: 1-3 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Benito Juarez Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 N Javalina Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-3486
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-3486
Gr: 4-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Sterling H Fly Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 E Crockett St
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2371
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2371
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Zavala County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 519
La Pryor, TX 78872
(830) 365-4007
La Pryor, TX 78872
(830) 365-4007
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1006 Airport Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-3418
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-3418
Gr: 2-4 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Zavala County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Zavala County, TX include La Pryor Elementary School, Zavala Elementary School and Benito Juarez Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Zavala County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Zavala County.
What is the racial composition of students in Zavala County?
Zavala County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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