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Best 78045 Texas Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 7,278 students in 78045, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 78045 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78045, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78045, TX Public Preschools (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.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 78045, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 78045, TX include San Isidro Elementary School, Trautmann Elementary School and Col Santos Benavides Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78045?
12 public preschools are located in 78045.
What is the racial composition of students in 78045?
78045 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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