For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,345 students in 79701, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 570 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 79701, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79701, TX are Carver Center, Young Women's Leadership Academy and James Bowie Fine Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79701 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79701, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79701, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carver Center
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1300 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6400
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6400
Gr: 1-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8700
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8700
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
805 Elk
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6100
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Midland Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Baird St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 686-0003
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
General Tommy Franks Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E Parker Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 W Louisiana Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-7100
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 481 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 688-4540
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 688-4540
Gr: 8-9 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #88.
San Jacinto J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N N St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-3800
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Idea Travis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8200
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8200
Gr: PK-10 | 1,298 student Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Midland Freshman High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-3400
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-3400
Gr: 9 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
South Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Dakota Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8100
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8100
Gr: PK-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
De Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Lee St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6600
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Kessler Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-7300
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 604 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Ralph Bunche Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Jackson St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8600
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8600
Gr: PK-6 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Midland Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 W Missouri
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-4700
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Viola M Coleman High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Golf Course Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-4600
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1717.
Midland High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
906 W Illinois Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-3000
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-3000
Gr: 8-12 | 2,718 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Pre-k Academy At Midland College
Charter School
3600 N Garfield
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 685-6806
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 685-6806
Gr: PK | 221 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79701, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79701, TX include Carver Center, Young Women's Leadership Academy and James Bowie Fine Arts Academy.
How many public schools are located in 79701?
19 public schools are located in 79701.
What percentage of students in 79701 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 79701 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79701?
79701 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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