For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,396 students in 79549, TX (there are , serving 50 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 79549, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79549, TX are Snyder Intermediate School, Snyder Primary and Snyder High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79549 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 79549, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79549, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Snyder Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3600 El Paso St
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Gr: 4-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Snyder Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3601 El Paso St
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Gr: PK-3 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Snyder High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Austin
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8800
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Snyder J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 37th St
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8900
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8900
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
79549, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Snyder Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3600 Ave A
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8890
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8890
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
3601 El Paso
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8600
Gr: K-5 | 1,283 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
4300 Ave V
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8675
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 574-8675
Gr: PK-K | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79549, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79549, TX include Snyder Intermediate School, Snyder Primary and Snyder High School.
How many public schools are located in 79549?
4 public schools are located in 79549.
What percentage of students in 79549 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 79549 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79549?
79549 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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