Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal Elementary

Sitting along the banks of Falcon Lake in the small South Texas town of Zapata, Villarreal Elementary stands out in a tight-knit border community where neighbors genuinely know each other and school pride runs deep. Math is a clear strength here, with students performing well above the state midpoint, making it a solid choice for families who value strong numeracy foundations in the early grades. It's the kind of place where the community wraps around its school, and for families rooted in Zapata's close, culturally rich environment, Villarreal feels like a natural home base.