For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,160 students in Zavala County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Zavala County, TX are La Pryor Elementary School, La Pryor Secondary 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 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Zavala County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Pryor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
La Pryor Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
165 E Edith St
La Pryor, TX 78872
(830) 365-4007
La Pryor, TX 78872
(830) 365-4007
Gr: 6-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 Javelina Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-0083
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-0083
Gr: 1-3 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Benito Juarez Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 N Javalina Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-0081
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-0081
Gr: 4-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Sterling H Fly Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 E Crockett St
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2371
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2371
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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) 374-0086
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-0086
Gr: PK-K | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 Elementary School, La Pryor Secondary and Zavala Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Zavala County?
7 public schools are located in Zavala County.
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 76% (majority Hispanic).
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