For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 458 students in 79356, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79356, TX are Post Middle School and Post Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79356 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79356, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79356, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Post Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 6th St
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2874
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2874
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Post Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 W 8th St
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3414
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3414
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
79356, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Garza County High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
800 N Ave F
Post, TX 79356
(210) 638-5800
Post, TX 79356
(210) 638-5800
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Mullin Garza County Rjc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
800 N Ave F
Post, TX 79356
(855) 467-0030
Post, TX 79356
(855) 467-0030
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 79356, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79356, TX include Post Middle School and Post Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79356?
2 public elementary schools are located in 79356.
What is the racial composition of students in 79356?
79356 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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