Top 5 Best 78560 Texas Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,798 students in 78560, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78560, TX are Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School, Jimmy Carter Early College High School and Tabasco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78560 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78560, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 78560, TX Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2240
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Jimmy Carter Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
603 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Tabasco Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
223 S Leo Ave
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #44.
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
603 N Tabasco St
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2770
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #55.
Idea La Joya College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
725 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
Grades: 6-7
| 158 students
Rank: #66.
La Joya High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
604 N Coyote Blvd
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2330
Grades: 8-12
| 2,775 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hope Academy
Alternative School
101 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
Idea La Joya Academy
Charter School
725 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
Grades: K-3
| 383 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2000
Grades: PK-K
| 452 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 78560 Texas

78560, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
101 East Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-6120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
201 East Exp 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-5441
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
201 East Exp 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-5441
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
201 East Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 580-8500
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 78560, TX?
How many public schools are located in 78560?
9 public schools are located in 78560.
What is the racial composition of students in 78560?
78560 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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