For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,630 students in 79562, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 79562, TX are Buffalo Gap Elementary School, Jim Ned Middle School and Lawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79562 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79562, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79562, TX 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Gap Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
665 Vine St
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 572-3533
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 572-3533
Gr: PK-3 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Jim Ned Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9th And Garza
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7870
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7870
Gr: 7-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
318 Ave E
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 583-2256
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 583-2256
Gr: PK-3 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Jim Ned High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9th And Garza
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7755
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7755
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
4350 Hwy 83
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7035
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7035
Gr: 4-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79562, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79562, TX include Buffalo Gap Elementary School, Jim Ned Middle School and Lawn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79562?
5 public schools are located in 79562.
What is the racial composition of students in 79562?
79562 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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