For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,160 students in Zavala County, TX (there are , serving 44 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Zavala County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Zavala County, TX are La Pryor High School, La Pryor Elementary School and Zavala Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zavala County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Zavala County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Zavala County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Pryor High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 E Edith St
La Pryor, TX 78872
(830) 365-4007
La Pryor, TX 78872
(830) 365-4007
Grades: 7-12
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
La Pryor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Miller St
La Pryor, TX 78872
(830) 365-4009
La Pryor, TX 78872
(830) 365-4009
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 Javelina Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-8080
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-8080
Grades: 1-3
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Benito Juarez Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 N Javalina Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-3486
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-3486
Grades: 4-5
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
Crystal City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1116 N 7th Ave
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2341
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2341
Grades: 9-12
| 521 students
Rank: #66.
Sterling H Fly Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 E Crockett St
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2371
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2371
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Rank: #77.
Dr Tomas Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 Javelina Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-8078
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-8078
Grades: PK-K
| 254 students
Zavala County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 519
La Pryor, TX 78872
(830) 365-4007
La Pryor, TX 78872
(830) 365-4007
Grades: 7-12
| 225 students
1006 Airport Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-3418
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-3418
Grades: 2-4
| 433 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Zavala County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Zavala County, TX include La Pryor High School, La Pryor Elementary School and Zavala Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Zavala County?
7 public schools are located in Zavala County.
What percentage of students in Zavala County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Zavala County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Zavala County?
Zavala County public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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