For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,919 students in 79772, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 79772, TX are Zavala Elementary School, Crockett Middle School and Pecos High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79772 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79772, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79772, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 9th St
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7497
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7497
Gr: 2-5 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Crockett Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Missouri St
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7461
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7461
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Pecos High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S Park St
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7400
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
1305 W Veterans
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7541
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7541
Gr: PK-1 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
79772, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1502 Normandy
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7541
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7541
Gr: 1-3 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Lamar Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
100 W F St
Pecos, TX 79772
(915) 447-7216
Pecos, TX 79772
(915) 447-7216
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
P O Box 869
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7510
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7510
Gr: 6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79772, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79772, TX include Zavala Elementary School, Crockett Middle School and Pecos High School.
How many public schools are located in 79772?
4 public schools are located in 79772.
What is the racial composition of students in 79772?
79772 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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