For the 2026 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 (2026)
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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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