For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 663 students in 78956, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 139 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 78956, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 78956, TX are Schulenburg Secondary and Schulenburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 78956 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 78956, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78956, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schulenburg Secondary
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 College St
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-3605
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-3605
Gr: 6-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Schulenburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Bucek St
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-4221
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-4221
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
78956, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 78956, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 78956, TX include Schulenburg Secondary and Schulenburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 78956?
2 public schools are located in 78956.
What percentage of students in 78956 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 78956 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 78956?
78956 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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