For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,524 students in 79720, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79720, TX are Washington Elementary School, Big Spring Intermediate School and Marcy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79720 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79720, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79720, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Birdwell Ln
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4126
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4126
Gr: 3-4 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Big Spring Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S Goliad
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Gr: 5-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Marcy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Wasson Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4144
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4144
Gr: 1-2 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Big Spring Daep
Alternative School
229 Airbase Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Gr: 5-12
79720, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anderson Accelerated High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
229 Airbase Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Gr: 11-12
2000 Goliad St
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4111
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4111
Gr: 5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 79720, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79720, TX include Washington Elementary School, Big Spring Intermediate School and Marcy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79720?
4 public elementary schools are located in 79720.
What is the racial composition of students in 79720?
79720 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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