For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 736 students in 79356, TX (there are , serving 22 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 79356, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79356, TX are Post High School, 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 schools in zipcode 79356 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79356, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79356, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Post High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 W 4th St
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2770
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2770
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Post Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 W 8th St
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3414
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3414
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Garza County Regional Juvenile Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Ave F
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3343
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3343
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
79356, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Garza County High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
800 N Ave F
Post, TX 79356
(210) 638-5800
Post, TX 79356
(210) 638-5800
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Mullin Garza County Rjc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
800 N Ave F
Post, TX 79356
(855) 467-0030
Post, TX 79356
(855) 467-0030
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79356, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79356, TX include Post High School, Post Middle School and Post Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79356?
4 public schools are located in 79356.
What percentage of students in 79356 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 79356 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79356?
79356 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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