For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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