Best Public Schools in 79705 (Midland, TX) (2026)

Best 79705 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,146 students in 79705, TX (there are , serving 1,967 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 score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79705, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Early College H S At Midland College

(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
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3600 N Garfield Allison Fine A
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 685-4641

Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #22.

Emerson Elementary School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
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2800 Moss Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-6700

Gr: PK-6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #33.

Santa Rita Elementary School

(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
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5306 Whitman St
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7900

Gr: PK-6 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #44.

Fannin Elementary School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
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2400 Fannin Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-6800

Gr: PK-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #55.

Pease Communications/technology Academy

Magnet School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
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1700 E Magnolia Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7700

Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #66.

Milam Elementary School

Charter School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
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301 E Dormard Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7500

Gr: PK-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #77.

Goddard J High School

Charter School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
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2500 Haynes Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 689-1300

Gr: 7-8 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #88.

Legacy Freshman High School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
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1400 E Oak Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 689-1250

Gr: 9 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 79705, TX?

The top-ranked public schools in 79705, TX include Early College H S At Midland College, Emerson Elementary School and Santa Rita Elementary School.

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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).