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5 schools in Zapata

Texas · Public K-12

Public K-12 education in Zapata runs across 5 schools, enrolling approximately 3,239 students, averaging 648 per campus.

7-year change in Zapata

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,239
-192 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 1%
% Hispanic
100%
was 99%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
FIDEL AND ANDREA R VILLARREAL ELElementaryPK-05445
ZAPATA H SHigh09-121,065
ZAPATA MIDDLEMiddle06-08730
ZAPATA NORTH ELElementaryPK-05571
ZAPATA SOUTH ELElementaryPK-05428

About Zapata

Across Zapata, Texas, 5 public schools hosts about 3,239 students between them.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 6%: 3,431 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,239 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Zapata discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Zapata, Texas?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Zapata, with a combined enrollment of about 3,239.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Zapata?
Zapata has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Zapata?
ZAPATA H S is the largest public school in Zapata by enrollment, with approximately 1,065 students.
What school districts serve Zapata?
Zapata public schools are operated by ZAPATA COUNTY ISD.
What grade levels do public schools in Zapata cover?
Public schools in Zapata serve students from pre-K through grade 12.