For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 930 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 33% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79556, TX Public Elementary Schools (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%
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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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