For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,608 students in 79029, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79029, TX are Sunset Elementary School and Dumas Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79029 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79029, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79029, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 W 14th St
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Dumas Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Texas Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6474
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6474
Gr: 5-6 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
700 N Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Gr: PK-4 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
79029, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Oak Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Gr: PK-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
514 Pear Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-5629
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-5629
Gr: PK-4 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
623 Powell Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4153
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4153
Gr: PK-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 79029, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79029, TX include Sunset Elementary School and Dumas Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79029?
3 public elementary schools are located in 79029.
What is the racial composition of students in 79029?
79029 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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