For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,009 students in 79849, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 79849, TX are Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School, Alfonso Borrego Sr Elementary School and Ann M Garcia-enriquez Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79849 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79849, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79849, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Herring Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3950
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3950
Grades: K-2
| 603 students
Rank: #22.
Alfonso Borrego Sr Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13300 Chicken Ranch Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3910
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3910
Grades: 3-6
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Ann M Garcia-enriquez Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12280 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3960
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3960
Grades: 7-8
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
L G Alarcon Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12501 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3930
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3930
Grades: 3-6
| 304 students
Rank: #55.
San Elizario High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13981 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3970
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,018 students
Rank: n/an/a
13705 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3940
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3940
Grades: PK
| 171 students
79849, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excell Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
12280 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3915
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3915
Grades: 6-11
| 16 students
San Elizario Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1050 Chicken Ranch Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3900
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79849, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79849, TX include Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School, Alfonso Borrego Sr Elementary School and Ann M Garcia-enriquez Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 79849?
6 public schools are located in 79849.
What is the racial composition of students in 79849?
79849 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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