For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,588 students in 77656, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 253 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 77656, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77656, TX are Silsbee Elementary School, Edwards-johnson Memorial Middle School and Silsbee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77656 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77656, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77656, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silsbee Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
770 S 7th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7856
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7856
Gr: 1-5 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Edwards-johnson Memorial Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Hwy 327 E
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Silsbee High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Hwy 96 N
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7877
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7877
Gr: 9-12 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
605 Woodrow St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7850
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7850
Gr: PK-K | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77656, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77656, TX include Silsbee Elementary School, Edwards-johnson Memorial Middle School and Silsbee High School.
How many public schools are located in 77656?
4 public schools are located in 77656.
What percentage of students in 77656 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 77656 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77656?
77656 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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