For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,488 students in 79938, TX.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 79938, TX are Idea Edgemere Academy, El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East and El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 79938 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 79938, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79938, TX Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Edgemere Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15101 Edgemere Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 201-1959
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 201-1959
Gr: K-5 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Joe Battle Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 298-3900
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 298-3900
Gr: 9-11 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Joe Battle Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 298-3900
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 298-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
79938, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14400 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-3200
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-3200
Gr: 9-10 | 1,047 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 79938, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 79938, TX include Idea Edgemere Academy, El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East and El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East.
How many public charter schools are located in 79938?
3 public charter schools are located in 79938.
What is the racial composition of students in 79938?
79938 public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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