For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,454 students in La Joya, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in La Joya, 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.
La Joya, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in La Joya have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Joya, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2240
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2240
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Jimmy Carter Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
603 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2200
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Tabasco Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 S Leo Ave
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2440
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 N Tabasco St
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2770
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2770
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Idea La Joya College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
La Joya High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
604 N Coyote Blvd
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2330
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 2,624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Hope Academy
Alternative School
101 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
Idea La Joya Academy
Charter School
725 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 766-3100
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
La Joya, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in La Joya, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in La Joya, TX include Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School, Jimmy Carter Early College High School and Tabasco Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Joya?
9 public schools are located in La Joya.
What is the racial composition of students in La Joya?
La Joya public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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