For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,575 students in 79336, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 79336, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79336, TX are Levelland High School, Capitol Elementary School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79336 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79336, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79336, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Levelland High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Hickory
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-8515
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-8515
Gr: 9-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Capitol Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Ellis St
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-4715
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-4715
Gr: 2-4 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Ave C
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6255
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6255
Gr: 2-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Levelland Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 E Ellis
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6355
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6355
Gr: 5-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
1412 E Ellis
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6959
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6959
Gr: PK-1 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79336, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79336, TX include Levelland High School, Capitol Elementary School and South Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79336?
5 public schools are located in 79336.
What percentage of students in 79336 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 79336 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79336?
79336 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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