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Best 79849 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,009 students in 79849, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 79849, TX are Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School, Alfonso Borrego Sr Elementary School and Ann M Garcia-enriquez Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79849 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79849, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 79849, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Herring Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3950
Gr: K-2 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Alfonso Borrego Sr Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13300 Chicken Ranch Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3910
Gr: 3-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #33.
Ann M Garcia-enriquez Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12280 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3960
Gr: 7-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
L G Alarcon Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12501 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3930
Gr: 3-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
San Elizario High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13981 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,018 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: n/an/a
Lorenzo Loya Primary
13705 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3940
Gr: PK | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 79849 Texas

79849, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Excell Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
12280 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3915
Gr: 6-11 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
San Elizario Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1050 Chicken Ranch Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3900

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 79849, TX?
How many public schools are located in 79849?
6 public schools are located in 79849.
What is the racial composition of students in 79849?
79849 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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