For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 344 students in 79079, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 79079, TX are Shamrock Middle School, Shamrock High School and Shamrock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79079 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79079, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79079, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shamrock Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Illinois
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Shamrock High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Illinois
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Shamrock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Illinois St
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
79079, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15781 Fm 1036
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-2039
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-2039
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79079, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79079, TX include Shamrock Middle School, Shamrock High School and Shamrock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79079?
3 public schools are located in 79079.
What is the racial composition of students in 79079?
79079 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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