For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 6,926 students in 79912, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 79912, TX are Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory, Coronado High School and Davinci School For Science And The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 79912 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79912, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79912 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coronado High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79912, TX Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Walleberg
El Paso, TX 79912
(956) 888-8000
El Paso, TX 79912
(956) 888-8000
Gr: 6-11 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Coronado High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Champions Pl
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2000
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,576 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Davinci School For Science And The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
785 Southwestern Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-4024
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-4024
Gr: 7-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Franklin High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 N Resler Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6600
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,835 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
79912, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
404 N Hwy 123
El Paso, TX 79912
(512) 778-0421
El Paso, TX 79912
(512) 778-0421
Gr: K-5 | 1,098 students Minority enrollment: 82%
499 Cabaret Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-3940
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-3940
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
5625 Confetti Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2140
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2140
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Premier H S Of El Paso High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1035 Belvedere
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 581-4300
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 581-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Somerset Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
7310 Bishop Flores
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 79912, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 79912, TX include Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory, Coronado High School and Davinci School For Science And The Arts.
How many public high schools are located in 79912?
4 public high schools are located in 79912.
What is the racial composition of students in 79912?
79912 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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