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Best 78040 Texas Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,560 students in 78040, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 78040 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78040, TX 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 78040, TX Public Preschools (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.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 78040, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 78040, TX include Heights Elementary School, J C Martin Jr Elementary School and Leyendecker Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78040?
10 public preschools are located in 78040.
What is the racial composition of students in 78040?
78040 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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