Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary

Killam Elementary sits in one of Laredo's faster-growing northwest corridors, serving a community where family ties run deep and bilingual education is simply part of everyday life. The school lands right in the middle of the pack statewide, with a slight edge in science that suggests some solid hands-on learning happening in the classrooms. Families putting down roots in this part of Laredo — drawn by newer housing and a tight-knit feel — will find a school that reflects the warmth and cultural richness the city is known for.