For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,043 students in 79927, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 87 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 79927, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 79927, TX are Campestre Elementary School, Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory and H D Hilley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79927 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79927, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79927, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Campestre Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11399 Socorro Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-7300
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
Gr: 6-11 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
H D Hilley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
693 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-8400
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11471 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4800
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4800
Gr: K-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Escontrias Steam Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Buford Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4100
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Robert R Rojas Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bauman Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-8500
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Socorro Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 Bovee Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-5000
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Hueco Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Old Hueco Tanks Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-7600
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Salvador Sanchez Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
321 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-5202
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-5202
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Idea Rio Vista Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
Gr: K-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Socorro High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10150 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-2000
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,562 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
10400 Alameda
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4200
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4200
Gr: PK-1 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Elementary School
Alternative School
313 S Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4100
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4100
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79927, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79927, TX include Campestre Elementary School, Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory and H D Hilley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79927?
13 public schools are located in 79927.
What percentage of students in 79927 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 79927 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79927?
79927 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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