For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 8,900 students in 78046, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 78046, TX are J Kawas Elementary School, Kennedy Zapata Elementary School and Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78046 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78046, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78046, TX Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Kawas Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Zapata Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3809 S Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-4100
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3301 Sierra Vista Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3400
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #44.
Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2710 La Pita Mangana Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-8800
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 801 students
Rank: #55.
Ruiz Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3300
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 733 students
Rank: #66.
Prada Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Soria Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3500
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #77.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5909 St Luke Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-1200
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 807 students
Rank: #88.
Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1453 Concord Hills Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 764-8900
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 764-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #99.
Sigifredo Perez Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Sierra Vista Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3600
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #1010.
Judith Zaffirini Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5210 Santa Claudia Ln
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-2900
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #1111.
Juarez/lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-4300
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #1212.
John W Arndt Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Santa Marta Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-2800
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 797 students
Rank: #1313.
Salinas Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3611 Alfredo Cantu Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3200
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 753 students
Rank: #1414.
Ligarde Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 S Canada Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3900
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
78046, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Casa Esperanza Recovery Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2417 La Pita Mangana
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-6452
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-6452
Grades: 8-11
| 7 students
United South Magnet (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
4001 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 726-6419
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 726-6419
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 78046, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 78046, TX include J Kawas Elementary School, Kennedy Zapata Elementary School and Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78046?
14 public preschools are located in 78046.
What is the racial composition of students in 78046?
78046 public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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