For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,461 students in 79935, TX (there are , serving 206 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 79935, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79935, TX are Vista Hills Elementary School, Eastwood Middle School and J M Hanks High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79935 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79935, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79935, TX Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10801 La Subida Dr
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-5700
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Eastwood Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2612 Chaswood St
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-4300
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,249 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
J M Hanks High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Lee Trevino Dr
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-5000
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,387 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
El Paso Academy West
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Redd Rd
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 845-7997
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 845-7997
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
El Paso Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Argal Ct
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 590-8589
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 590-8589
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
79935, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burnham Wood High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10432 Brian Mooney
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 594-3388
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 594-3388
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79935, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79935, TX include Vista Hills Elementary School, Eastwood Middle School and J M Hanks High School.
How many public schools are located in 79935?
5 public schools are located in 79935.
What percentage of students in 79935 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 79935 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79935?
79935 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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