For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,029 students in La Joya, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Joya, TX are Tabasco Elementary School, Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School and Idea La Joya College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Joya, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Joya have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in La Joya, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: 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 elementary schools in La Joya, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Joya, TX include Tabasco Elementary School, Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School and Idea La Joya College Preparatory.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Joya?
5 public elementary schools are located in La Joya.
What is the racial composition of students in La Joya?
La Joya public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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