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Best 79316 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,608 students in 79316, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 79316, TX are Brownfield Middle School, Brownfield High School and Oak Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79316 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79316, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79316, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownfield Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Cub Dr
Brownfield, TX 79316
(806) 637-4523
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Brownfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
702 Cub Dr
Brownfield, TX 79316
(806) 637-4523
Gr: 9-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Cactus Ln
Brownfield, TX 79316
(806) 637-6455
Gr: K-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Brownfield Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1004 E Broadway
Brownfield, TX 79316
(806) 637-2591
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Colonial Heights Elementary School
1100 E Reppto St
Brownfield, TX 79316
(806) 637-4282
Gr: PK | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 79316, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79316, TX include Brownfield Middle School, Brownfield High School and Oak Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79316?
5 public schools are located in 79316.
What is the racial composition of students in 79316?
79316 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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