Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

Tucked into the fast-growing northwest side of Laredo, Muller Elementary sits in one of the city's newer residential corridors where young families have been putting down roots over the past decade. The school posts solid English and math numbers that put it comfortably above average for Texas, making it a reassuring choice for parents who want strong fundamentals in a neighborhood school setting. Families who value a tight-knit community feel and are looking to buy into one of Laredo's more established newer subdivisions will find Muller a natural fit — though science enrichment is one area worth keeping an eye on as the school continues to grow.