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Best 79936 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 15,772 students in 79936, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 237 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 79936, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79936, TX are Glen Cove Elementary School, Loma Verde and Robbin E L Washington International Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79936 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79936, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79936, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glen Cove Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10955 Sam Snead Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Loma Verde
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12150 Ted Houghton
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Robbin E L Washington International Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3585 Lee Trevino
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1832 Tommy Aaron Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso East
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1599 George Dieter Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 298-3637
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Vista Del Sol Environmental Science
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11851 Vista Del Sol
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Pebble Hills Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11145 Edgemere Blvd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Bill Sybert School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11530 Edgemere Blvd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 Leroy Bonse Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Benito Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2640 Robert Wynn
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Helen Ball Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1950 Firehouse
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Myrtle Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1515 Rebecca Ann
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Sierra Vista Steam Academy
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1501 Bob Hope
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Elfida Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11720 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Montwood Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11710 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Hanks Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11201 Pebble Hills Blvd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
William D Slider Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11700 School Ln
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Jane A Hambric School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3535 Nolan Richardson Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Montwood High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12000 Montwood
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Bob Hope
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Americas High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12101 Pellicano
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso West
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
711 N Mesa St
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 schools in 79936, TX?
How many public schools are located in 79936?
22 public schools are located in 79936.
What percentage of students in 79936 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 79936 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79936?
79936 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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