For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 5,489 students in 79938, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in 79938, TX are Pebble Hills High School, El Dorado High School and El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 79938 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79938, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79938 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pebble Hills High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79938, TX Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pebble Hills High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14400 Pebble Hills Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9400
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,952 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
El Dorado High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12401 Edgemere
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-3200
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
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: 9-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 79938, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 79938, TX include Pebble Hills High School, El Dorado High School and El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East.
How many public high schools are located in 79938?
3 public high schools are located in 79938.
What is the racial composition of students in 79938?
79938 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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