For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 8,427 students in 79735, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 79735, TX are Fort Stockton Apache Elementary School, Fort Stockton Alamo Elementary School and Fort Stockton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79735 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79735, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 79735, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Stockton Apache Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 W 18th
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4161
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4161
Grades: PK-1
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Stockton Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Hwy 385
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4016
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4016
Grades: 2-3
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Stockton Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 2nd
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4141
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4141
Grades: 4-5
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Stockton Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W 5th
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4131
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4131
Grades: 6-8
| 488 students
Rank: #55.
Fort Stockton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W 17th
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4101
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 721 students
Rank: n/an/a
Butz Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
400 S Young St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4123
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4123
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Young St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Grades: K-8
| 3,515 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Young St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Grades: 9-12
| 2,712 students
79735, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Butz Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
101 W Division St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4121
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4121
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79735, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79735, TX include Fort Stockton Apache Elementary School, Fort Stockton Alamo Elementary School and Fort Stockton Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 79735?
8 public schools are located in 79735.
What is the racial composition of students in 79735?
79735 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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