For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,739 students in 79363, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 79363, TX are Shallowater Intermediate School, Shallowater Middle School and Shallowater High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79363 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79363, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79363, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shallowater Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1009 Ave N
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Gr: 2-4 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Shallowater Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12th Ave L
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Gr: 5-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Shallowater High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1009 State Champions Dr
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1200 Houston St
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 291-5321
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 291-5321
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
1108 Ave J
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Gr: PK-1 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
79363, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lubbock Co Youth Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1009 Ave L
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Shallowater Early College H S/ Woodward Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1100 Ave K
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79363, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79363, TX include Shallowater Intermediate School, Shallowater Middle School and Shallowater High School.
How many public schools are located in 79363?
5 public schools are located in 79363.
What is the racial composition of students in 79363?
79363 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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