Best 79720 Texas Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,930 students in 79720, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 45 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 79720, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).

The top ranked public schools in 79720, TX are Goliad Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Big Spring Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 79720 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79720, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).