For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,717 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 schools in 79072, TX are Thunderbird Elementary School, Coronado Middle School and Edgemere Elementary 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 38% (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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79072, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thunderbird Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W 32nd St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6060
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Coronado Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Edgemere Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6040
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,430 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 W Alpine Dr
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6050
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Estacado Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1707 W 11th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6045
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6045
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
800 Ennis St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Gr: PK-4 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
3300 Lexington St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Gr: PK-4 | 520 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 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
2200 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Gr: 7-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
605 S Garland St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Gr: PK-4 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
79072, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
908 Ash St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6025
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6025
Gr: 6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Ash High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
908 Ash St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6010
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6010
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
707 Canyon St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Gr: 7-9 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
2500 West 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Gr: 8-9 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Hale County Jjaep High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
122 E 6th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 628-6271
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 628-6271
Gr: 7-12
1800 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6030
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6030
Gr: 5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Slaton Daep High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1200 Houston
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 828-6591
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 828-6591
Gr: 7-10 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79072, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79072, TX include Thunderbird Elementary School, Coronado Middle School and Edgemere Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79072?
12 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
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