Public schools in Zapata, TX
5 open public schools with an address in Zapata, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,239
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Zapata public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Zapata, TX: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,239 students, an average of 648 per school. The largest campus is Zapata H S (1,065 students), and the largest elementary school is Zapata North El (571).
Every listed school belongs to Zapata County ISD. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 89% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Zapata
Elementary schools in Zapata
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El Zapata County ISD | PK–05 | 445 | 14.4:1 | |
| Zapata North El Zapata County ISD | PK–05 | 571 | 15.5:1 | |
| Zapata South El Zapata County ISD | PK–05 | 428 | 13.8:1 |
Middle schools in Zapata
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zapata Middle Zapata County ISD | 06–08 | 730 | 12:1 |
High schools in Zapata
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zapata H S Zapata County ISD | 09–12 | 1,065 | 14.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.2%
- Hispanic99.6%
- Black0.1%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Zapata schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,239 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Zapata
How many public schools are in Zapata, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Zapata: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,239 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Zapata?
All listed public schools with an address in Zapata belong to Zapata County ISD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Zapata?
Zapata H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Zapata, with 1,065 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Zapata?
No school with an address in Zapata is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Texas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Zapata schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Zapata public schools is 14.4:1, similar to the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Zapata guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities