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Best Public Schools in 78045 (Laredo, TX) (2026)
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Best 78045 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 14,742 students in 78045, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,009 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 78045, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78045, TX are San Isidro Elementary School, Trautmann Elementary School and Col Santos Benavides Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78045 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78045, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78045, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Isidro Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11021 Bucky Houdman Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Trautmann Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
810 Lindenwood
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Col Santos Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10702 Kirby Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Kazen Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9620 Albany Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Matias De Llano Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1415 Shiloh Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
United Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 E Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Barbara Fasken Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11111 Atlanta Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Trautmann Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8501 Curly Ln
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Charles Borchers Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9551 Backwoods Trl
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Elias Herrera Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8800 Mcpherson Rd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,146 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Dr Malakoff Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2810 Havana Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
United High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2811 United Ave
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Roberto J Santos Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4201 Champions Way
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4430 Muller Memorial Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10306 Riverbank Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5511 Fairfield
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Finley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2001 Lowry
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Juan Roberto Ramirez Middle School
402 Aquero Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-6370
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78045, TX?
How many public schools are located in 78045?
18 public schools are located in 78045.
What percentage of students in 78045 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 78045 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78045?
78045 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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