Best Public Schools in Zip Code 78041

The 78041 zip code area of Laredo, Texas is home to 18 schools spanning 12 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools across two school districts - United Independent School District (ISD) and Laredo Independent School District (ISD).

The standout schools in this area include Hector J. Garcia Early College High School, which ranks 36th out of 1,987 Texas high schools and has a 100% four-year graduation rate, as well as Farias Elementary and Kazen Elementary, which rank among the top 500 elementary schools in Texas. These high-performing schools demonstrate exceptional academic results, with Farias Elementary having over 90% of 5th graders proficient or better in Reading, Mathematics, and Science.

However, the data also reveals stark contrasts in academic performance across the schools in this area. While some schools like Hector J. Garcia Early College High School and Farias Elementary excel, others such as Triumph Public High Schools-Laredo North and Henry Cuellar Elementary struggle academically. This disparity appears to be correlated with socioeconomic factors, as schools with higher percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower academic outcomes. Addressing these disparities and replicating the strategies used by the top-performing schools could help raise educational standards across the 78041 zip code area.