For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,340 students in 79045, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79045, TX are Walcott Elementary School, Aikman Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79045 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79045, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79045, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walcott Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4275 Hwy 214
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 289-5222
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 289-5222
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Aikman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Ave K
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7640
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7640
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Moreman
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7660
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7660
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 16th St
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7650
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7650
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Hereford J High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
704 La Plata Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Grades: 6-7
| 562 students
Rank: #66.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Campbell St
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7690
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7690
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
79045, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hereford Center For Accelerated Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
241 Ave H
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7720
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7720
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
711 Park Ave
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7610
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7610
Grades: PK
| 304 students
615 Columbia Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79045, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79045, TX include Walcott Elementary School, Aikman Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79045?
6 public elementary schools are located in 79045.
What is the racial composition of students in 79045?
79045 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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