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Best 78040 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,329 students in 78040, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 536 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 78040, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78040, TX are Heights Elementary School, J C Martin Jr Elementary School and Leyendecker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78040 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78040, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78040, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1208 Market
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
J C Martin Jr Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Monterrey Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Leyendecker Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1311 Garden St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Tarver Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3000 Tilden Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
Dovalina Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 W Anna Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3320
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
Daiches Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Green
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #77.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 Marcella Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #88.
H B Zachry Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Chacota St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Martin High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 San Bernardo Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,975 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1010.
Bruni Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1508 San Eduardo
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1111.
Don Jose Gallego
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Clark Blvd
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1212.
Macdonell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1606 Benavides
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Christen Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Santa Maria Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 78040, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78040, TX include Heights Elementary School, J C Martin Jr Elementary School and Leyendecker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78040?
13 public schools are located in 78040.
What percentage of students in 78040 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 78040 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78040?
78040 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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