For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 3,287 students in 79912, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 79912, TX are The Linguistic Academy Of El Paso-cultural Demo Site, Howard Burnham Elementary School and Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 79912 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 79912, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79912, TX Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Linguistic Academy Of El Paso-cultural Demo Site
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5141 Upper Valley Rd
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Howard Burnham Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7310 Bishop Flores Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Walleberg
El Paso, TX 79912
(956) 888-8000
El Paso, TX 79912
(956) 888-8000
Gr: 6-11 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Vista Del Futuro Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1671 Bob Hope Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 855-8143
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 855-8143
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Davinci School For Science And The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
785 Southwestern Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-4024
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-4024
Gr: 7-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Idea Mesa Hills Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 Walleberg
El Paso, TX 79912
(956) 377-8000
El Paso, TX 79912
(956) 377-8000
Gr: K-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 79912, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 79912, TX include The Linguistic Academy Of El Paso-cultural Demo Site, Howard Burnham Elementary School and Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in 79912?
6 public charter schools are located in 79912.
What is the racial composition of students in 79912?
79912 public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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