For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,806 students in Sweetwater, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 94 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Sweetwater, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sweetwater, 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.
Sweetwater, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sweetwater have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sweetwater, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 3rd
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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
Gr: 1-2 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Sweetwater Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Lamar
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
1202 Corral St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Gr: PK | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Mustang Dr
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Gr: PK-K | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sweetwater, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Sweetwater, TX include Sweetwater Intermediate School, East Ridge Elementary School and Sweetwater Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sweetwater?
6 public schools are located in Sweetwater.
What percentage of students in Sweetwater go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Sweetwater are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater?
Sweetwater public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sweetwater are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sweetwater include: Sweetwater High School vs. Sweetwater Intermediate School, Sweetwater Intermediate School vs. Sweetwater High School
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