For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 319 students in 79935, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 79935, TX are El Paso Academy West and El Paso Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 79935 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 79935, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79935, TX Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Paso Academy West
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Redd Rd
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 845-7997
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 845-7997
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
El Paso Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Argal Ct
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 590-8589
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 590-8589
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
79935, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burnham Wood High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10432 Brian Mooney
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 594-3388
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 594-3388
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 79935, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 79935, TX include El Paso Academy West and El Paso Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 79935?
2 public charter schools are located in 79935.
What is the racial composition of students in 79935?
79935 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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