For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,059 students in 79072, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 134 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 79072, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public school in 79072, TX is Plainview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79072 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79072, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79072, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Quincy St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6005
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
800 Ennis St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035
Gr: PK-4 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
3300 Lexington St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6060
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6060
Gr: PK-4 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Gr: 5-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
2200 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Gr: 7-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
605 S Garland St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6055
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6055
Gr: PK-4 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79072, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79072, TX include Plainview High School.
How many public schools are located in 79072?
6 public schools are located in 79072.
What percentage of students in 79072 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 79072 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79072?
79072 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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