Public schools in Plainview, TX
12 open public schools with an address in Plainview, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,352
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Plainview public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Plainview, TX: 3 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,352 students, an average of 396 per school. The largest campus is Plainview H S (1,418 students), and the largest elementary school is Central El (505).
Plainview ISD operates the most schools here (8), and 4 regular districts have at least one Plainview campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 77% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Plainview
Plainview ISD
Public school district
8 schools in Plainview
Floydada Collegiate ISD
Public school district
1 school in Plainview · 5 total
Lockney ISD
Public school district
1 school in Plainview · 4 total
Shallowater ISD
Public school district
1 school in Plainview · 5 total
Texas College Preparatory Academies
Independent charter agency
1 school in Plainview · 39 total
Elementary schools in Plainview
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central El Plainview ISD | 02–04 | 505 | 15.3:1 | |
| North El Plainview ISD | 02–04 | 492 | 16.1:1 | |
| Plainview Early Learning Center Plainview ISD | PK–01 | 456 | 16.1:1 |
Middle schools in Plainview
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hale County JJAEP Plainview ISD · Alternative School | 06–10 | 18 | — | |
| Lockney DAEP Lockney ISD · Alternative School | 08–08 | 7 | — | |
| Plainview Int Plainview ISD | 05–06 | 554 | 13.2:1 | |
| Plainview J H Plainview ISD | 07–08 | 634 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Plainview
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash H S Plainview ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| DAEP Shallowater ISD · Alternative School | 08–12 | 6 | — | |
| Plainview H S Plainview ISD | 09–12 | 1,418 | 12.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Plainview
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floydada ISD JJAEP Floydada Collegiate ISD · Alternative School | 04–12 | 0 | — | |
| Plainview Classical Academy Texas College Preparatory Academies · Charter | KG–12 | 262 | 17.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.2%
- Hispanic80.4%
- Black3.3%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Plainview schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,352 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Plainview
How many public schools are in Plainview, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Plainview: 3 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,352 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Plainview?
Schools with an address in Plainview belong to 5 education agencies, led by Plainview ISD (8 schools), Floydada Collegiate ISD (1 school), Lockney ISD (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Plainview?
Plainview H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Plainview, with 1,418 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Plainview?
Yes. 1 of the 12 public schools in Plainview are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Plainview Classical Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Plainview schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Plainview public schools is 15.3:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Plainview guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities