For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 458 students in 79356, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79356, TX are Post Middle School and Post Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79356 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79356, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79356, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Post Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 6th St
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2874
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2874
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Post Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 W 8th St
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3414
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3414
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
79356, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Garza County High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
800 N Ave F
Post, TX 79356
(210) 638-5800
Post, TX 79356
(210) 638-5800
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
Mullin Garza County Rjc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
800 N Ave F
Post, TX 79356
(855) 467-0030
Post, TX 79356
(855) 467-0030
Grades: 8-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79356, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79356, TX include Post Middle School and Post Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79356?
2 public elementary schools are located in 79356.
What is the racial composition of students in 79356?
79356 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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