For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 752 students in 79821, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 79821, TX are Anthony Middle School, Anthony High School and Anthony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79821 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79821, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79821, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anthony Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
813 6th St
Anthony, TX 79821
(915) 886-6530
Anthony, TX 79821
(915) 886-6530
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Anthony High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 Wildcat Dr
Anthony, TX 79821
(915) 886-6550
Anthony, TX 79821
(915) 886-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Sixth St
Anthony, TX 79821
(915) 886-6510
Anthony, TX 79821
(915) 886-6510
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
79821, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Raymond Tellas Academy - Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
840 Sixth St
Anthony, TX 79821
(915) 886-6500
Anthony, TX 79821
(915) 886-6500
Raymond Tellas Academy - Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
840 Sixth St
Anthony, TX 79821
(915) 886-6500
Anthony, TX 79821
(915) 886-6500
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79821, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79821, TX include Anthony Middle School, Anthony High School and Anthony Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79821?
3 public schools are located in 79821.
What is the racial composition of students in 79821?
79821 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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