For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 551 students in Sundown, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Sundown, TX are Sundown Elementary School, Sundown J High School and Sundown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sundown, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sundown have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sundown, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sundown Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Sundown J High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Sundown High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Race (Roughneck Alternative Center For Education)
Alternative School
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Gr: 10-11 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Sundown, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pep Alter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7th And School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 933-4499
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 933-4499
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sundown, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Sundown, TX include Sundown Elementary School, Sundown J High School and Sundown High School.
How many public schools are located in Sundown?
4 public schools are located in Sundown.
What is the racial composition of students in Sundown?
Sundown public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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