Best Public Preschools in 79072 (Plainview, TX) (2025-26)

Best 79072 Texas Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,873 students in 79072, TX.

The top ranked public preschools in 79072, TX are Thunderbird Elementary School, Edgemere Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschools in zipcode 79072 have an score of 30% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 79072, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79072, TX Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Thunderbird Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
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1200 W 32nd St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6060

Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #22.

Edgemere Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
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2600 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6040

Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #33.

Hillcrest Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
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315 W Alpine Dr
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6050

Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #44.

Highland Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34% )
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1707 W 11th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6045

Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: n/an/a

Central Elementary School

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800 Ennis St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000

Gr: PK-4 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: n/an/a

North Elementary School

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3300 Lexington St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000

Gr: PK-4 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: n/an/a

South Elementary School

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605 S Garland St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000

Gr: PK-4 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 79072 Texas

79072, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Ash 6th Grade Learning Center (Closed 2014)

908 Ash St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6025

Gr: 6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Ash High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

908 Ash St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6010

Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

College Hill Elementary School (Closed 2024)

707 Canyon St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035

Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Coronado J High School (Closed 2014)

2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020

Gr: 7-9 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Daep (Closed 2021)

Alternative School

1200 Houston St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 291-5259

Estacado J High School (Closed 2014)

2500 West 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015

Gr: 8-9 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Hale County Jjaep High School (Closed 2016)

Alternative School

122 E 6th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 628-6271

Gr: 7-12

Lakeside 5th Grade Learning Center (Closed 2014)

1800 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6030

Gr: 5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Slaton Daep High School (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

1200 Houston
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 828-6591

Gr: 7-10 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 79072, TX?

The top ranked public preschools in 79072, TX include Thunderbird Elementary School, Edgemere Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 79072?

7 public preschools are located in 79072.

What is the racial composition of students in 79072?

79072 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).