For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,364 students in 79934, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79934, TX are Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory, Tom Lea Jr Elementary School and Barron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79934 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79934, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79934, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11881 Dyer St
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 888-4700
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 888-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Tom Lea Jr Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4851 Marcus Uribe Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 774-7725
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 774-7725
Grades: PK-5
| 785 students
Rank: #33.
Barron Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11155 Whitey Ford St
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-5075
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-5075
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Richardson Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11350 Loma Franklin Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-6650
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-6650
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #55.
Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11141 Loma Roja
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 849-5700
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 849-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy
Charter School
11881 Dyer St
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 888-4700
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 888-4700
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79934, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79934, TX include Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory, Tom Lea Jr Elementary School and Barron Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79934?
6 public elementary schools are located in 79934.
What is the racial composition of students in 79934?
79934 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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