Best Public Schools in Zip Code 78560

The 78560 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 4 high schools, and no alternative schools, all part of the La Joya Independent School District (ISD), except for two charter schools - Idea La Joya Academy and Idea La Joya College Preparatory.

Two standout schools in the area are Thelma Rosa Salinas STEM Early College High School and Jimmy Carter Early College High School, both ranked in the top 111 and 96 high schools in Texas, respectively, and receiving 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These early college high schools have exceptional test scores, 100% four-year graduation rates, and 0% dropout rates, outperforming the state and district averages.

The majority of schools in the 78560 zip code have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 87.16% to 100%, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the student population. While the early college high schools excel, the other high schools and middle schools generally lag behind the state and district averages in STAAR exam proficiency rates. The elementary schools show more varied performance, with some outperforming the district and state, while others underperform. The charter schools in the area also underperform compared to the district and state averages, despite similar student demographics.