For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,925 students in 79915, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 53 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 79915, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79915, TX are Ramona El Stem Academy, Valle Verde Early College High School and Cesar Chavez Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79915 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79915, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79915, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ramona El Stem Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
351 Nichols Rd
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7700
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Valle Verde Early College High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
919 Hunter Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-1500
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Sageland Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7901 Santa Monica Ct
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2900
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Manor
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7900 Jersey
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7500
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Bel Air Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7909 Ranchland Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2200
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
North Loop Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 Emerson St
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2800
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Bel Air High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
731 Yarbrough Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2000
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,866 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7615 Mimosa Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7300
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Riverside High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Midway Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7000
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Cesar Chavez Academy Jjaep
Alternative School
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
218 Barker Rd
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7600
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
7940 Craddock
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9500
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9500
Gr: PK | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79915, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79915, TX include Ramona El Stem Academy, Valle Verde Early College High School and Cesar Chavez Academy.
How many public schools are located in 79915?
13 public schools are located in 79915.
What percentage of students in 79915 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 79915 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79915?
79915 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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