For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,774 students in 79936, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 79936, TX are Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso East, Montwood High School and Americas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 79936 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79936, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79936 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montwood High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79936, TX Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso East
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1599 George Dieter Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 298-3637
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 298-3637
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Montwood High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12000 Montwood
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-2400
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Americas High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12101 Pellicano
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-2800
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso West
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
711 N Mesa St
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 532-7216
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 532-7216
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 79936, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 79936, TX include Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso East, Montwood High School and Americas High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79936?
4 public high schools are located in 79936.
What is the racial composition of students in 79936?
79936 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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