Best 79072 Texas Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,598 students in 79072, TX.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 79072 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79072, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thunderbird Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W 32nd St
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Joliet St
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
315 W Alpine Dr
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Estacado Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1707 W 11th St
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
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
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
Gr: 5-6 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
605 S Garland St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Gr: PK-4 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 79072 Texas

79072, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
908 Ash St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6025
Gr: 6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
908 Ash St
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
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Gr: 7-9 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Houston St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 291-5259
2500 West 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Gr: 8-9 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
122 E 6th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 628-6271
Gr: 7-12
1800 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6030
Gr: 5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
1200 Houston
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 828-6591
Gr: 7-10 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%

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 Edgemere Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79072?
10 public elementary schools are located in 79072.
What is the racial composition of students in 79072?
79072 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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