For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,194 students in the neighborhood of Santo Nino, Laredo, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Santo Nino are J Kawas Elementary School, Santo Nino Elementary School and H B Zachry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Santo Nino, Laredo, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (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 Santo Nino, Laredo, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Santo Nino Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 Bismark St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4700
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
H B Zachry Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Chacota St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4900
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Ligarde Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 S Canada Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3900
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Palo Blanco St
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6100
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Dr Leo Cigarroa High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Zacatecas St
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6800
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Santo Nino, Laredo, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Santo Nino, Laredo, TX include J Kawas Elementary School, Santo Nino Elementary School and H B Zachry Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Santo Nino, Laredo?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Santo Nino, Laredo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Santo Nino, Laredo?
the neighborhood of Santo Nino, 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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