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Best La Joya Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,625 students in La Joya, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in La Joya, TX are Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School, Jimmy Carter Early College High School and Idea La Joya College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Joya, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in La Joya have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
La Joya, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jimmy Carter Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in La Joya, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2240
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Jimmy Carter Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
603 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Idea La Joya College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
725 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
Gr: 6-9 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
La Joya High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
604 N Coyote Blvd
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 2,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Hope Academy
Alternative School
101 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in La Joya, TX?
How many public high schools are located in La Joya?
5 public high schools are located in La Joya.
What is the racial composition of students in La Joya?
La Joya public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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