For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,930 students in 79720, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 79720, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79720, TX are Goliad Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Big Spring Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79720 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79720, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79720, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goliad Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 S Goliad
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Gr: 4 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Birdwell Ln
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4126
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4126
Gr: 3 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Big Spring Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S Goliad
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Gr: 5-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Moss Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Fordham Ave
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4148
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4148
Gr: K-2 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Big Spring High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 E 11th Pl
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Gr: 9-12 | 1,044 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Marcy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Wasson Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4144
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4144
Gr: K-2 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Big Spring Daep
Alternative School
229 Airbase Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Merrily Dr
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4130
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4130
Gr: PK | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
79720, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anderson Accelerated High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
229 Airbase Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Gr: 11-12
2000 Goliad St
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4111
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4111
Gr: 5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79720, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79720, TX include Goliad Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Big Spring Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 79720?
8 public schools are located in 79720.
What percentage of students in 79720 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 79720 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79720?
79720 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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