For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,747 students in 79835, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 79835, TX are Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs), Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School and Canutillo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79835 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79835, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79835, TX Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6701 S Desert Blvd Building N
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1700
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7965 Artcraft
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7401
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7401
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Canutillo Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
651 Canutillo Ave
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7600
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Bill Childress Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7700 Cap Carter Rd
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7700
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Jose H Damian Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6300 Strahan
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6800
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Jose J Alderete Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Talbot St
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6600
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Canutillo Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7311 Bosque Rd
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7900
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Gonzalo And Sofia Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6550 Westside Dr
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1200
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Deanna Davenport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Remington
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 886-6400
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 886-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Canutillo High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6675 S Desert Blvd
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7800
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79835, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79835, TX include Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs), Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School and Canutillo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79835?
10 public schools are located in 79835.
What is the racial composition of students in 79835?
79835 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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