For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,374 students in 79364, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 79364, TX are Cathelene Thomas Elementary School, Southland School and Slaton J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79364 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79364, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79364, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cathelene Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 W Lubbock St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5805
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5805
Grades: 1-5
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Southland School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
190 Eighth St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 996-5339
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 996-5339
Grades: K-12
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Slaton J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Jean St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6583
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6583
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
Slaton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 N 20th St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
Slaton Isd Daep
Alternative School
105 N 20th
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Grades: 6-11
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
740 S 7th St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5813
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5813
Grades: PK-K
| 207 students
79364, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lubbock Co J J A E P (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1909 N Akron Ave
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 747-4850
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 747-4850
Grades: 12
| 1 students
140 E Panhandle
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6591
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6591
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Slaton Daep (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
105 N 20th
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79364, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79364, TX include Cathelene Thomas Elementary School, Southland School and Slaton J High School.
How many public schools are located in 79364?
6 public schools are located in 79364.
What is the racial composition of students in 79364?
79364 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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