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Best 79364 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,403 students in 79364, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 79364, TX are Cathelene Thomas Elementary School, Southland School and Slaton J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79364 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79364, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79364, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cathelene Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
615 W Lubbock St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5805
Gr: 1-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Southland School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
190 Eighth St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 496-2050
Gr: K-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Slaton J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Jean St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6583
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Slaton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
105 N 20th St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Slaton Isd Daep
Alternative School
105 N 20th
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Gr: 5-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Stephen F Austin Primary
740 S 7th St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5813
Gr: PK-K | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 79364, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79364, TX include Cathelene Thomas Elementary School, Southland School and Slaton J High School.
How many public schools are located in 79364?
6 public schools are located in 79364.
What is the racial composition of students in 79364?
79364 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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