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Best 79045 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,094 students in 79045, TX (there are , serving 142 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 79045, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79045, TX are Walcott Elementary School, Aikman Elementary School and Hereford Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79045 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79045, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79045, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walcott Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4275 Hwy 214
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 289-5222
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Aikman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 Ave K
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7640
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Hereford Preparatory Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
704 La Plata Ste B
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7740
Gr: 8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
221 16th St
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7650
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Moreman
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7660
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Campbell St
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7690
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Hereford High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Ave F
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,177 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Hereford J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
704 La Plata Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Gr: 6-7 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center
615 Columbia
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Gr: PK | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 79045 Texas

79045, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hereford Center For Accelerated Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
241 Ave H
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7720
Gr: 9-12
Special Programs Center (Closed 2020)
711 Park Ave
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7610
Gr: PK | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Tierra Blanca Elementary School (Closed 2023)
615 Columbia Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 79045, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79045, TX include Walcott Elementary School, Aikman Elementary School and Hereford Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in 79045?
9 public schools are located in 79045.
What percentage of students in 79045 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 79045 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79045?
79045 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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