U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, has listed six La Porte ISD elementary schools in its 2025 Best Elementary Schools rankings.  

The 2025 Best Elementary Schools rankings are based on publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Education. For district-level rankings, at least two of the top performing schools must rank in the top 75% of the overall elementary rankings to qualify for district-level recognition.  

The honored schools are: College Park, Heritage, La Porte Elementary, Lomax Elementary, Jennie Reid Elementary and Rizzuto. This is the second consecutive year that these schools have been honored by the national magazine.

"This achievement reflects the dedication of our educators, the hard work of our students, and the support of our families,” said Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson. “It’s a testament to the exceptional learning environment we strive to create, where every child can thrive and succeed. We remain committed to fostering excellence and ensuring that all students receive a high-quality education that prepares them for a bright future." 

Added Dr. Lamont Jones, managing editor for Education at U.S. News, "The 2025 Best Elementary Schools rankings offer parents a way to evaluate how schools are providing a high-quality education and preparing students for future success.  The data empowers families and communities to advocate for their children's education. Research continues to indicate that how students perform academically at these early grade levels is a big factor in their success in high school and beyond."  

The rankings methodology focused on state assessments of students who were proficient or above proficient in mathematics and reading/language arts, while accounting for student background and achievement in core subjects. Student-teacher ratios are applied to break ties in the overall score.