For the 2025-26 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 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Fe Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Aoy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 S Campbell St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 236-0175
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 236-0175
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Hart Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
El Paso Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1918 Texas Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 298-3900
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 298-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Guillen Middle School
(Math: 18% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
79901, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 S Hills St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-8050
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
616 E Father Rahm Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-8140
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-8140
Gr: 3-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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
Gr: 10-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
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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