For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 393 students in 79855, TX.
The top-ranked public school in 79855, TX is Van Horn School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 79855 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79855, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79855, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Horn School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 7th St
Van Horn, TX 79855
(432) 283-2245
Van Horn, TX 79855
(432) 283-2245
Gr: PK-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
79855, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 W 7th St
Van Horn, TX 79855
(432) 283-2245
Van Horn, TX 79855
(432) 283-2245
Gr: PK-4 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
400 West 7th St
Van Horn, TX 79855
(432) 283-2245
Van Horn, TX 79855
(432) 283-2245
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79855, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79855, TX include Van Horn School.
How many public schools are located in 79855?
1 public schools are located in 79855.
What is the racial composition of students in 79855?
79855 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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