For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,065 students in 79772, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79772, TX are Zavala Elementary School and Crockett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79772 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79772, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79772, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
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: 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 elementary schools in 79772, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79772, TX include Zavala Elementary School and Crockett Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79772?
3 public elementary schools are located in 79772.
What is the racial composition of students in 79772?
79772 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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