For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 378 students in 79901, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 79901, TX are La Fe Preparatory School and El Paso Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 79901 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 79901, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79901, TX Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Fe Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
616 E Father Rahm Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 533-3922
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 533-3922
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
El Paso Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1918 Texas Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 298-3900
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 298-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
79901, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 S Hills St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-8050
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
616 E Father Rahm Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-8140
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-8140
Gr: 3-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Telles Academy J J A E P (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
320 S Campbell St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-4600
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-4600
Gr: 10-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 79901, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 79901, TX include La Fe Preparatory School and El Paso Leadership Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 79901?
2 public charter schools are located in 79901.
What is the racial composition of students in 79901?
79901 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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