For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 918 students in 79830, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 101 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 79830, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79830, TX are Alpine High School, Alpine Middle School and Alpine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79830 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79830, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79830, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alpine High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Hendryx
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7710
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7710
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Alpine Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Middle School Dr
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7720
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7720
Gr: 5-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Ave A
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7730
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7730
Gr: PK-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79830, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79830, TX include Alpine High School, Alpine Middle School and Alpine Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79830?
3 public schools are located in 79830.
What percentage of students in 79830 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 79830 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79830?
79830 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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