Best 79556 Texas Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,015 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79556, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
705 E 3rd
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Gr: 3-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
East Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 E 12th St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-5282
Gr: 1-2 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Sweetwater Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Lamar
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 79556 Texas

79556, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
207 Musgrove St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%

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 75% (majority Hispanic).

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