For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,529 students in 79901, TX (there are , serving 241 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 79901, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 79901, TX are La Fe Preparatory School, Aoy Elementary School and Hart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79901 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79901, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79901, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Fe Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
616 E Father Rahm Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 533-3922
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 533-3922
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Aoy Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 S Campbell St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 236-0175
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 236-0175
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Hart Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Park St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 236-8825
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 236-8825
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
El Paso Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1918 Texas Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 298-3900
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 298-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Rank: #55.
Guillen Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Cotton St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-4620
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-4620
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
79901, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 S Hills St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-8050
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
616 E Father Rahm Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-8140
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-8140
Grades: 3-5
| 287 students
1216 Olive Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 533-9072
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 533-9072
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Telles Academy J J A E P (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
320 S Campbell St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-4600
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-4600
Grades: 10-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79901, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79901, TX include La Fe Preparatory School, Aoy Elementary School and Hart Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79901?
5 public schools are located in 79901.
What percentage of students in 79901 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 79901 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79901?
79901 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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