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Best 79912 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 15,855 students in 79912, TX (there are 10 private schools, serving 659 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 79912, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79912, TX are Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School, Hornedo Middle School and Tippin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79912 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79912, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79912, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6201 High Ridge Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 230-5148
Gr: PK-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hornedo Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6101 High Ridge
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tippin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6541 Bear Rdg Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 585-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
The Linguistic Academy Of El Paso-cultural Demo Site
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5141 Upper Valley Rd
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530 Thunderbird Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Dr Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5430 Buckley Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Polk Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
940 Belvidere St
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2775
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Kohlberg Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1445 Nardo Goodman
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 833-9405
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Howard Burnham Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7310 Bishop Flores Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
405 Walleberg
El Paso, TX 79912
(956) 888-8000
Gr: 6-11 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Coronado High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Champions Pl
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,576 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6508 Fiesta Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3225
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Vista Del Futuro Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1671 Bob Hope Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 855-8143
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Davinci School For Science And The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
785 Southwestern Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-4024
Gr: 7-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Franklin High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 N Resler Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,835 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
Guerrero Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7530 Lakehurst Rd
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2680
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6445 Escondido Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Brown Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7820 Helen Of Troy Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-0900
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Idea Mesa Hills Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Walleberg
El Paso, TX 79912
(956) 377-8000
Gr: K-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8
499 Cabaret
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3925
Gr: PK-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 79912, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79912, TX include Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School, Hornedo Middle School and Tippin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79912?
20 public schools are located in 79912.
What percentage of students in 79912 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 79912 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79912?
79912 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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