For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,233 students in 79339, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 79339, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79339, TX are Littlefield Elementary School, Littlefield J High School and Littlefield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79339 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79339, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79339, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Littlefield Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 N Westside
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-6217
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-6217
Gr: 3-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Littlefield J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Lk Ave
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-3922
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-3922
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Littlefield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Waylon Jennings Blvd
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-5683
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-5683
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
815 W 2nd St
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-4551
Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-4551
Gr: PK-2 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79339, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79339, TX include Littlefield Elementary School, Littlefield J High School and Littlefield High School.
How many public schools are located in 79339?
4 public schools are located in 79339.
What percentage of students in 79339 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 79339 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79339?
79339 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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