For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,635 students in 79072, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 134 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 79072, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public school in 79072, TX is Plainview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79072 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79072, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79072, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainview High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Quincy St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6005
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6005
Grades: 9-12
| 1,442 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 Ennis St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Grades: PK-4
| 630 students
Rank: n/an/a
3300 Lexington St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Grades: PK-4
| 672 students
Rank: n/an/a
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Grades: 5-6
| 702 students
Rank: n/an/a
2200 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Grades: 7-8
| 763 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 Sw Alpine Dr
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Grades: K-4
| 426 students
79072, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
908 Ash St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6025
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6025
Grades: 6
| 409 students
Ash High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
908 Ash St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6010
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6010
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
707 Canyon St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Grades: 7-9
| 414 students
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Houston St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 291-5259
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 291-5259
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2600 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6040
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6040
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
2500 West 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Grades: 8-9
| 411 students
2500 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Hale County Jjaep High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
122 E 6th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 628-6271
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 628-6271
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1707 W 11th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6045
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6045
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
315 W Alpine Dr
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6050
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6050
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
1800 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6030
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6030
Grades: 5
| 432 students
Slaton Daep High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1200 Houston
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 828-6591
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 828-6591
Grades: 7-10
| 4 students
1200 W 32nd St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6060
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79072, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79072, TX include Plainview High School.
How many public schools are located in 79072?
6 public schools are located in 79072.
What percentage of students in 79072 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 79072 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79072?
79072 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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