For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,656 students in 79930, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 79930, TX are Telles Academy, Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy and Moreno Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79930 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79930, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79930, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Telles Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 Grant Ave Bldg A
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2231 Arizona Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4830
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4830
Grades: 6-12
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Moreno Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 San Diego
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 832-6650
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 832-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Clendenin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2701 Harrison Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-5300
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #55.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5000 N Stevens St
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 231-2740
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 231-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #66.
Rusk Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Copia St
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-0475
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-0475
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #77.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Wheeling Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-8675
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-8675
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #88.
College Career Technology Academy (Ccta)
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2851 Grant
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7700
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #99.
Austin High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Memphis Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4200
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,097 students
Rank: #1010.
Armendariz Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2231 Arizona Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 546-9012
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 546-9012
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
1170 Walnut St
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7900
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3501 Hayes
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-6350
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
79930, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4400 Elm St
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 231-2260
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 231-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
2851 Grant Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 587-2620
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 587-2620
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Moreno Annex (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
2300 Murchison
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 565-2748
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 565-2748
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
2300 San Diego
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-0400
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-0400
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Sunset High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2851 Grant
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 779-4199
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 779-4199
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79930, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79930, TX include Telles Academy, Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy and Moreno Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79930?
12 public schools are located in 79930.
What is the racial composition of students in 79930?
79930 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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