For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,922 students in 79070, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 50 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 79070, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79070, TX are Edwin F Williams Intermediate School, Perryton J High School and James L Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79070 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79070, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79070, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edwin F Williams Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 Sw 19th
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3436
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3436
Gr: 4-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Perryton J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 S Eton
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3601
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
James L Wright Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1702 S Grinnell St
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-2371
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-2371
Gr: 1-3 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Perryton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1102 S Jefferson St
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3633
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3633
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Ludi Pena Martin Accelerated Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 N Main
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 434-0389
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 434-0389
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
410 S Eton St
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3436
Perryton, TX 79070
(806) 435-3436
Gr: PK-K | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79070, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79070, TX include Edwin F Williams Intermediate School, Perryton J High School and James L Wright Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79070?
6 public schools are located in 79070.
What percentage of students in 79070 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 79070 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79070?
79070 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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