For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,694 students in 79905, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 978 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 79905, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 79905, TX are Silva Health Magnet, Hawkins Elementary School and Zavala Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79905 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 79905, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79905, TX Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silva Health Magnet
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
121 Val Verde St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 533-9654
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 533-9654
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5816 Stephenson Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 N Hammett St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8160
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8160
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #44.
Cooley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 N Collingsworth St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 780-1020
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 780-1020
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Delta Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Delta
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 774-0447
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 774-0447
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8010
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,168 students
Rank: #77.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Eucalyptus St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8070
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8070
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #88.
Clardy Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5508 Delta Dr
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 887-4040
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 887-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #99.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5505 Robert Alva Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 887-3080
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 887-3080
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #1010.
Bowie High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 S San Marcial St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8200
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,242 students
79905, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
320 S Piedras St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8120
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8120
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
4400 Blanco Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 351-3260
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 351-3260
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79905, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79905, TX include Silva Health Magnet, Hawkins Elementary School and Zavala Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79905, TX?
10 public schools are located in 79905, TX.
What percentage of students in 79905, TX go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 79905, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79905, TX?
79905, TX public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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