For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 972 students in 75961, TX (there are , serving 249 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 75961, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public school in 75961, TX is Thomas J Rusk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 75961 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 75961, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 75961, TX 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas J Rusk Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 N Mound St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-3100
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-3100
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
2801 Park St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5001
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5001
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
75961, Texas 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Heights Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1800 Douglass Rd
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 564-2681
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 564-2681
1005 Leroy St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5070
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5070
Gr: PK | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Nacogdoches Boys Ranch Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7245 F M 1275
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 560-1310
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 560-1310
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Nacogdoches County Alter Ed Coop (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 Hughes St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5770
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5770
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 75961, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 75961, TX include Thomas J Rusk Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 75961?
2 public schools are located in 75961.
What percentage of students in 75961 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 75961 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 75961?
75961 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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