For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,931 students in 79835, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79835, TX are Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School, Canutillo Elementary School and Bill Childress Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79835 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79835, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79835, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7965 Artcraft
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7401
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7401
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Canutillo Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
651 Canutillo Ave
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7600
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Bill Childress Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7700 Cap Carter Rd
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7700
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Jose H Damian Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6300 Strahan
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6800
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Jose J Alderete Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Talbot St
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6600
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Canutillo Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7311 Bosque Rd
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7900
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Gonzalo And Sofia Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6550 Westside Dr
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1200
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Deanna Davenport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Remington
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 886-6400
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 886-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 79835, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79835, TX include Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School, Canutillo Elementary School and Bill Childress Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79835?
8 public elementary schools are located in 79835.
What is the racial composition of students in 79835?
79835 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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