For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,027 students in Reeves County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Reeves County, TX are Zavala Elementary School, Crockett Middle School and Balmorhea Isd Educational Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reeves County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Reeves County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Reeves County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 9th St
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7497
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7497
Gr: 2-5 | 878 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Crockett Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Missouri St
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7461
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7461
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Balmorhea Isd Educational Community
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 S San Angelo
Balmorhea, TX 79718
(432) 375-2224
Balmorhea, TX 79718
(432) 375-2224
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Pecos High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S Park St
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7400
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 818 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
1305 W Veterans
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7541
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7541
Gr: PK-1 | 570 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Reeves County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1502 Normandy
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7541
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7541
Gr: 1-3 | 644 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Lamar Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
100 W F St
Pecos, TX 79772
(915) 447-7216
Pecos, TX 79772
(915) 447-7216
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
P O Box 869
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7510
Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-7510
Gr: 6 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Reeves County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Reeves County, TX include Zavala Elementary School, Crockett Middle School and Balmorhea Isd Educational Community.
How many public schools are located in Reeves County?
5 public schools are located in Reeves County.
What is the racial composition of students in Reeves County?
Reeves County public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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