For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,951 students in 79905, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,244 private students). 82% 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 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79905, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79905, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silva Health Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Val Verde St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5816 Stephenson Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 N Hammett St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8160
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8160
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Cooley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
107 N Collingsworth St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-8600
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Eucalyptus St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8070
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8070
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Bowie High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 S San Marcial St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7000
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Delta Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Delta
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-8975
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-8975
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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?
8 public schools are located in 79905.
What percentage of students in 79905 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 79905 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79905?
79905 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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