For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,200 students in 79756, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 79756, TX are Tatom Elementary School, Monahans Educational Center and Parkway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79756 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79756, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79756, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tatom Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 S Calvin Ave
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2769
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2769
Gr: 1-2 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Monahans Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
813 S Alice
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2019
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2019
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2010 E 8th St
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2414
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2414
Gr: 3-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Walker J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Faye Ave
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-4622
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-4622
Gr: 7-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Monahans High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
809 S Betty St
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2519
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2519
Gr: 9-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 S Leon Ave
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-5252
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-5252
Gr: PK-K | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
79756, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
804 S Dwight Ave
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-4521
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-4521
Gr: 1-2 | 296 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79756, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79756, TX include Tatom Elementary School, Monahans Educational Center and Parkway Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79756?
6 public schools are located in 79756.
What is the racial composition of students in 79756?
79756 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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