For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 146 students in 79561, TX.
The top ranked public school in 79561, TX is Trent Independent School District. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 79561 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79561, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79561, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trent Independent School District
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12821 E Interstate 20
Trent, TX 79561
(325) 862-6125
Trent, TX 79561
(325) 862-6125
Grades: PK-12
| 146 students
79561, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Co-op Alter Prog (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
12821 East Interstate 20
Trent, TX 79561
(325) 735-2850
Trent, TX 79561
(325) 735-2850
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79561, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79561, TX include Trent Independent School District.
How many public schools are located in 79561?
1 public schools are located in 79561.
What is the racial composition of students in 79561?
79561 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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