For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,551 students in 78043, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 78043, TX are Freedom Elementary School, D D Hachar Elementary School and Santo Nino Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78043 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78043, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78043, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Eg Ranch Rd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-1600
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
D D Hachar Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Guadalupe St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-3500
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Ash
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4200
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 Clark Blvd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4400
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #66.
Henry Cuellar Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6431 Casa Del Sol Blvd
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-2700
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 473-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 78043, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 78043, TX include Freedom Elementary School, D D Hachar Elementary School and Santo Nino Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78043?
6 public preschools are located in 78043.
What is the racial composition of students in 78043?
78043 public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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