For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 210 students in 79839, TX.
The top ranked public elementary school in 79839, TX is Benito Martinez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 79839 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79839, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79839, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benito Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3913
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3913
Grades: PK-6
| 210 students
79839, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 School Dr
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3868
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3868
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
P O Box 98
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3867
Fort Hancock, TX 79839
(915) 769-3867
Grades: PK-12
| 567 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79839, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79839, TX include Benito Martinez Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79839?
1 public elementary schools are located in 79839.
What is the racial composition of students in 79839?
79839 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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