For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,641 students in 79998, TX.
The top-ranked public school in 79998, TX is Mission Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79998 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79998, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79998, TX Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10700 Gateway E
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 937-1200
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 937-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Lisbon
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 230-2000
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 230-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
79998, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
El Paso Psychiatric Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5300 Warriors Dr
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 532-2202
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 532-2202
Regional Day School-deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1308 Zuni Pl
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 779-8151
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 779-8151
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79998, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79998, TX include Mission Early College High School.
How many public schools are located in 79998?
2 public schools are located in 79998.
What is the racial composition of students in 79998?
79998 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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