For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 399 students in 79520, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 79520, TX are Hamlin Collegiate Elementary School and Hamlin Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79520 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79520, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79520, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamlin Collegiate Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 N W 5th St
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-3191
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-3191
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Hamlin Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 S W Ave F
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-3624
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-3624
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
79520, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
250 S W Ave F
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-2261
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-2261
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79520, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79520, TX include Hamlin Collegiate Elementary School and Hamlin Collegiate High School.
How many public schools are located in 79520?
2 public schools are located in 79520.
What is the racial composition of students in 79520?
79520 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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