For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,826 students in 79701, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 605 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 79701, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 79701, TX are Carver Center, Young Women's Leadership Academy and Midland Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79701 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79701, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79701, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carver Center
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1300 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6400
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6400
Grades: 1-6
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8700
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8700
Grades: 6-11
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Midland Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 N Baird St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
805 Elk
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6100
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 508 students
Rank: #55.
General Tommy Franks Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 E Parker Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 877 students
Rank: #66.
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 W Louisiana Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-7100
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-7100
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Rank: #77.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Grades: 5-11
| 4 students
Rank: #88.
Idea Travis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-1000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-1000
Grades: PK-9
| 1,195 students
Rank: #99.
Midland Freshman High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1200
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1200
Grades: 9
| 856 students
Rank: #1010.
San Jacinto J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N N St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1350
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1350
Grades: 6-8
| 934 students
Rank: #1111.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Kessler Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-7300
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-7300
Grades: PK-6
| 397 students
Rank: #1212.
De Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Lee St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6600
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 722 students
Rank: #1313.
Ralph Bunche Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Jackson St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8600
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8600
Grades: PK-6
| 1,014 students
Rank: #1414.
South Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Dakota Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8100
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8100
Grades: PK-6
| 607 students
Rank: #1515.
Midland Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 W Missouri
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-4700
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-4700
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Rank: #1616.
Midland High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1100
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1100
Grades: 7-12
| 2,577 students
Rank: #1717.
Viola M Coleman High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Golf Course Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pre-k Academy At Midland College
Charter School
3600 N Garfield
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 685-6806
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 685-6806
Grades: PK
| 178 students
79701, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
805 Elk Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1401
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1401
Grades: K-6
| 400 students
702 South Jackson St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1410
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1410
Grades: PK
| 398 students
401 E Parker Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Midland Excel Campus High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1234
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1234
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
900 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8200
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8200
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Washington Stem Academy (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8300
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8300
Grades: K-6
| 352 students
2101 West Missouri Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1580
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-1580
Grades: PK
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79701, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79701, TX include Carver Center, Young Women's Leadership Academy and Midland Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 79701?
18 public schools are located in 79701.
What percentage of students in 79701 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 79701 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79701?
79701 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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