For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,029 students in Pecos County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Pecos County, TX are Buena Vista School, Fort Stockton Apache Elementary School and Fort Stockton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pecos County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Pecos County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Pecos County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 W Hwy 11
Imperial, TX 79743
(432) 536-2225
Imperial, TX 79743
(432) 536-2225
Grades: PK-12
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Stockton Apache Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 W 18th
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4161
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4161
Grades: PK-1
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Stockton Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 2nd
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4141
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4141
Grades: 4-5
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Stockton Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Hwy 385
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4016
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4016
Grades: 2-3
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
Iraan J High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Farr St
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 639-2512
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 639-2512
Grades: 6-8
| 86 students
Rank: #66.
Fort Stockton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W 5th
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4131
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4131
Grades: 6-8
| 488 students
Rank: #77.
Iraan High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Farr St
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 639-2512
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 639-2512
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #88.
Iraan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Farr St
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 639-2512
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 639-2512
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #99.
Fort Stockton High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W 17th
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4101
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 721 students
Rank: n/an/a
Butz Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
400 S Young St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4123
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4123
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Young St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Grades: K-8
| 3,515 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Young St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Grades: 9-12
| 2,712 students
Pecos County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Butz Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
101 W Division St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4121
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4121
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Challenge H S Sheffield Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 S Farr St
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 836-1514
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 836-1514
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pecos County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Pecos County, TX include Buena Vista School, Fort Stockton Apache Elementary School and Fort Stockton Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Pecos County?
12 public schools are located in Pecos County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pecos County?
Pecos County public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pecos County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pecos County include: Fort Stockton Intermediate School vs. Buena Vista School, Buena Vista School vs. Fort Stockton Intermediate School
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