For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 12,222 students in 79924, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 222 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 79924, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79924, TX are Transmountain Early College High School, North Star Elementary School and Whitaker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79924 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79924, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79924, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Transmountain Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9570 Gateway N Blvd Ec
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 887-6805
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 887-6805
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5950 Sean Haggerty
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6700
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4700 Rutherford Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Desertaire Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6301 Tiger Eye Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6400
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6400
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Parkland Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6330 Deer Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6600
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6600
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Dolphin Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9790 Pickerel Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6500
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5210 Fairbanks Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-2929
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-2929
Gr: PK-12 | 1,306 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Charles Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4909 Trojan Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6550
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Dr Joseph Torres Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10700 Rushing
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 230-2000
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 230-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10275 Alcan Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3580
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Coach Archie Duran Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5249 Bastille
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-5525
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-5525
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Parkland Pre-engineering Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6045 Nova Way
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6300
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,146 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Parkland High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5932 Quail Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6000
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,565 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Hondo Pass Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3520
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3520
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Andress High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Sun Valley Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-4000
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,341 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Irvin High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Sanders
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3500
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
4860 Tropicana
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-5375
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-5375
Gr: PK-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
9290 Pickerel Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 435-7800
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 435-7800
Gr: PK | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79924, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79924, TX include Transmountain Early College High School, North Star Elementary School and Whitaker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79924?
18 public schools are located in 79924.
What percentage of students in 79924 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 79924 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79924?
79924 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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