For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,016 students in 79902, TX (there are 6 private schools, serving 934 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 79902, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79902, TX are Lamar Elementary School, Mesita Elementary School and Wiggs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79902 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79902, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79902, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1440 E Cliff Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3200
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Mesita Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3307 N Stanton
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8180
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8180
Gr: PK-5 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Wiggs Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Cir Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 231-2100
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 231-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
El Paso High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Schuster Ave
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8300
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,636 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
1014 N Stanton
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 230-2000
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 230-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,256 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79902, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79902, TX include Lamar Elementary School, Mesita Elementary School and Wiggs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 79902?
5 public schools are located in 79902.
What percentage of students in 79902 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 79902 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79902?
79902 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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