For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,760 students in 79072, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79072, TX are Thunderbird Elementary School, Coronado Middle School and College Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79072 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79072, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79072, TX Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
College Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
707 Canyon St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
79072, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
908 Ash St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6025
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6025
Grades: 6
| 409 students
Ash High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
908 Ash St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6010
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6010
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Grades: 7-9
| 414 students
Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Houston St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 291-5259
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 291-5259
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2500 West 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Grades: 8-9
| 411 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1800 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6030
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6030
Grades: 5
| 432 students
Slaton Daep High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1200 Houston
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 828-6591
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 828-6591
Grades: 7-10
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79072, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79072, TX include Thunderbird Elementary School, Coronado Middle School and College Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79072, TX?
7 public elementary schools are located in 79072, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 79072, TX?
79072, TX public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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