For the 2025-26 school year, there are 23 public elementary schools serving 17,357 students in 79928, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79928, TX are Horizon Heights Elementary School, Col John O Ensor Middle School and John Drugan School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79928 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79928, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79928, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13601 Ryderwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7400
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Col John O Ensor Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13600 Ryderwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6000
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,021 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
John Drugan School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12451 Pellicano
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6800
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Dr Sue A Shook School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13777 Paseo Del Este
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7100
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 1,146 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
James P Butler Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14251 Ralph Seitsinger Dr
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-8900
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Harmony School Of Science - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1730 Joe Battle Blvd
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 626-5086
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 626-5086
Gr: PK-9 | 1,123 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Horizon Crossing St
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 888-4300
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 888-4300
Gr: 6-9 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Mission Ridge
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 N Nonap Dr
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-1699
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-1699
Gr: PK-5 | 1,018 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Montana Vista Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3550 Mark Jason Dr
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-5300
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Red Sands Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4250 O Shea Dr
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-5400
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Idea Horizon Vista Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Horizon Crossing St
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 888-4300
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 888-4300
Gr: K-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Desert Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Kenazo Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-4500
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Desert Wind Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Colina De Paz
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7800
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Clint J H School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12625 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-8000
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Wm David Surratt Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12675 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-8200
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Carroll T Welch Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14510 Mcmahon Dr
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-4400
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Kenazo Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-4700
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Ricardo Estrada Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 S Darrington Rd
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-4800
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Frank Macias Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14400 Golden Eagle Dr
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-4600
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
East Montana Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3490 Ascencion St
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-5200
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
12901 Bob Hope
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-0000
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-0000
Gr: PK-5 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
12901 B Bob Hope
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 938-3000
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 938-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Academy
Alternative School
12380 Pine Springs
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-4000
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
79928, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clint Isd Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7814 Alameda
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 434-9600
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79928, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79928, TX include Horizon Heights Elementary School, Col John O Ensor Middle School and John Drugan School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79928?
23 public elementary schools are located in 79928.
What is the racial composition of students in 79928?
79928 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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