ZIP 79843 — Schools & Education
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities
Schools & Education in ZIP 79843
ZIP 79843 (Marfa, TX) is associated with Marfa Independent School District (LEA 4829040) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.
Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 1 K-12 school (1 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 2.2 miles.
ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.
The nearest college/university on US5 is Sul Ross State University about 21.8 miles away (4yr-public).
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Schools & Education key statistics
| Education | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.6% |
| High school | 23.2% |
| Less than HS | 22.7% |
| School district | Marfa Independent School District |