For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,169 students in 79905, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 462 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 79905, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 79905, TX are Silva Health Magnet, Hawkins Elementary School and Zavala Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79905 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79905, 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 79905, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silva Health Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
121 Val Verde St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5816 Stephenson Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 N Hammett St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8160
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8160
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Delta Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Delta
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-8975
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-8975
Grades: 7-11
| 47 students
Rank: #55.
Cooley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
107 N Collingsworth St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-8600
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #66.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Eucalyptus St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8070
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8070
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,040 students
Rank: #88.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5505 Robert Alva Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 887-3080
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 887-3080
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #99.
Clardy Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5508 Delta Dr
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 887-4040
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 887-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #1010.
Bowie High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 S San Marcial St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7000
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,007 students
79905, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
320 S Piedras St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8120
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8120
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
4400 Blanco Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 351-3260
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 351-3260
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79905, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79905, TX include Silva Health Magnet, Hawkins Elementary School and Zavala Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79905?
10 public schools are located in 79905.
What percentage of students in 79905 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 79905 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79905?
79905 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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