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Best 79938 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 16,046 students in 79938, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 55 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 79938, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79938, TX are Cactus Trails, Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School and Lujan-chavez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79938 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79938, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79938, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cactus Trails
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14701 Ralph Seitsinger Dr
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2602
Gr: PK-5 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14900 Tierra Mirage
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Lujan-chavez Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 Sun Country Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Sgt Roberto Ituarte
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12860 Tierra Sonora
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Idea Edgemere Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15101 Edgemere Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 201-1959
Gr: K-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3451 Rich Beem Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12300 Tierra Este Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Sun Ridge Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2210 Sun Country Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Ssg Manuel R Puentes
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3216 Tim Foster
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Chester E Jordan
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13995 Jason Crandall Dr
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Pebble Hills High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14400 Pebble Hills Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,952 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Purple Heart Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14400 Gr Campuzano
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Hurshel Antwine Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3830 Rich Beem Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
El Dorado High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12401 Edgemere
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Joe Battle Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 298-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Joe Battle Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 298-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 79938, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79938, TX include Cactus Trails, Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School and Lujan-chavez Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79938?
16 public schools are located in 79938.
What percentage of students in 79938 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 79938 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79938?
79938 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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