For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,498 students in 78040, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 78040 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 78040, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78040, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1208 Market
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3600
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
J C Martin Jr Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Monterrey Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Leyendecker Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1311 Garden St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3800
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Tarver Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Tilden Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4800
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Dovalina Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 W Anna Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3320
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3320
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #66.
Daiches Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Green
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3200
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #77.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Marcella Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6600
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #88.
H B Zachry Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Chacota St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4900
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Bruni Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1508 San Eduardo
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3000
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1010.
Don Jose Gallego
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 Clark Blvd
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3100
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1111.
Macdonell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1606 Benavides
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4000
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1212.
Christen Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Santa Maria Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6400
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 78040, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 78040, TX include Heights Elementary School, J C Martin Jr Elementary School and Leyendecker Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 78040?
12 public elementary schools are located in 78040.
What is the racial composition of students in 78040?
78040 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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