For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,969 students in 79703, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 558 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 79703, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 79703, TX are Young Women's Leadership Academy, Henderson Elementary School and Bonham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79703 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79703, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79703, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
126 Thornridge Dr
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-8700
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-8700
Grades: 6-10
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Graceland Dr
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-7000
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-7000
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
Bonham Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
909 Bonham St
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-6000
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 640 students
Rank: #44.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4919 Shadylane Dr
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-7200
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
Long Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Cedar Spring Dr
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-7400
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 667 students
Rank: #66.
Burnet Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Raymond Rd
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-6200
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
Alamo J High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3800 W Storey Ave
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 689-1700
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 689-1700
Grades: 7-8
| 865 students
79703, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Richard Milburn Academy Midland (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3303 W Illinois 14
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 522-7200
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 522-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79703, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79703, TX include Young Women's Leadership Academy, Henderson Elementary School and Bonham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79703?
7 public schools are located in 79703.
What percentage of students in 79703 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 79703 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79703?
79703 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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