Col Santos Benavides Elementary

Tucked into one of Laredo's newer residential corridors on the north side, Col Santos Benavides Elementary stands out as one of the stronger elementary options in a city where school quality can vary quite a bit. Families drawn to rigorous English and math instruction will find a lot to like here, and the school's scores reflect a genuine academic culture that goes beyond just test prep. Laredo itself is a uniquely bicultural border city with a tight-knit community feel, and for families putting down roots on the northwest side, Benavides offers the kind of academic foundation that makes the neighborhood an easy choice.