For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 538 students in 78562, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 78562, TX are Jose Bernabe Munoz Elementary School, La Villa Middle School and La Villa Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78562 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78562, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78562, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jose Bernabe Munoz Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 N Cottonwood
La Villa, TX 78562
(956) 262-9357
La Villa, TX 78562
(956) 262-9357
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
La Villa Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 9th St
La Villa, TX 78562
(956) 262-4760
La Villa, TX 78562
(956) 262-4760
Grades: 6-8
| 108 students
Rank: #33.
La Villa Early College High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Hwy 107
La Villa, TX 78562
(956) 262-4715
La Villa, TX 78562
(956) 262-4715
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
78562, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
La Villa Alternative High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
500 E 9th St
La Villa, TX 78562
(956) 262-4755
La Villa, TX 78562
(956) 262-4755
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students
La Villa College And Career Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
500 E 9th St
La Villa, TX 78562
(956) 262-4715
La Villa, TX 78562
(956) 262-4715
Grades: 12
| 15 students
La Villa J J A E P High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 E 9th St
La Villa, TX 78562
(956) 262-4755
La Villa, TX 78562
(956) 262-4755
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 78562, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 78562, TX include Jose Bernabe Munoz Elementary School, La Villa Middle School and La Villa Early College High School.
How many public schools are located in 78562?
3 public schools are located in 78562.
What is the racial composition of students in 78562?
78562 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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