For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,861 students in 79705, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79705, TX are Emerson Elementary School, Santa Rita Elementary School and Pease Communications/technology Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79705 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79705, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79705, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Moss Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-6700
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Rita Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5306 Whitman St
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7900
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7900
Grades: PK-6
| 635 students
Rank: #33.
Pease Communications/technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 E Magnolia Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7700
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7700
Grades: PK-6
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Fannin Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 Fannin Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-6800
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 642 students
Rank: #55.
Milam Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Dormard Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7500
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79705, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79705, TX include Emerson Elementary School, Santa Rita Elementary School and Pease Communications/technology Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79705?
5 public elementary schools are located in 79705.
What is the racial composition of students in 79705?
79705 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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