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Best 79705 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,540 students in 79705, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,863 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 79705, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79705, TX are Early College H S At Midland College, Emerson Elementary School and Santa Rita Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79705 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79705, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79705, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College H S At Midland College
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3600 N Garfield - Allison Fine
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2800 Moss Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Santa Rita Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5306 Whitman St
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7900
Gr: PK-6 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Fannin Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Fannin Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Pease Communications/technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 E Magnolia Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7700
Gr: PK-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Milam Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E Dormard Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Goddard J High School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Haynes Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Legacy Freshman High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E Oak Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-2400
Gr: 9 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 79705, TX?
How many public schools are located in 79705?
8 public schools are located in 79705.
What percentage of students in 79705 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 79705 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79705?
79705 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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