For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,058 students in 79556, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79556, TX are Sweetwater Intermediate School, East Ridge Elementary School and Sweetwater Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79556 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79556, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79556, TX Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 3rd
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Grades: 3-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
East Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E 12th St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-5282
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-5282
Grades: 1-2
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Sweetwater Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Lamar
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
79556, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hobbs Alter Ed Co-op Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
207 Musgrove St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students
Jp Cowen Achievement Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79556, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79556, TX include Sweetwater Intermediate School, East Ridge Elementary School and Sweetwater Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79556?
3 public elementary schools are located in 79556.
What is the racial composition of students in 79556?
79556 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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