For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,733 students in the neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Western Division are Farias Elementary School, Leyendecker Elementary School and Martin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farias Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1510 Chicago St
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Leyendecker Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1311 Garden St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3800
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Martin High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2002 San Bernardo Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-7100
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,975 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Santa Maria Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3817 Santa Maria
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4600
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Bruni Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1508 San Eduardo
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3000
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Macdonell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1606 Benavides
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4000
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Christen Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Santa Maria Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6400
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo, TX include Farias Elementary School, Leyendecker Elementary School and Martin High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo?
the neighborhood of Western Division, Laredo public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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