For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,169 students in 79905, TX (there are , serving 462 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 79905, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 79905, TX are Silva Health Magnet, Hawkins Elementary School and Zavala Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 79905 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79905, 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 79905, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silva Health Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Val Verde St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5816 Stephenson Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 N Hammett St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8160
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8160
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Cooley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
107 N Collingsworth St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-8600
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Eucalyptus St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8070
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8070
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,040 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5505 Robert Alva Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 887-3080
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 887-3080
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Clardy Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5508 Delta Dr
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 887-4040
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 887-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #99.
Bowie High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 S San Marcial St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7000
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Delta Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Delta
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-8975
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-8975
Gr: 7-11 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
79905, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
320 S Piedras St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8120
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8120
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4400 Blanco Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 351-3260
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 351-3260
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79905, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79905, TX include Silva Health Magnet, Hawkins Elementary School and Zavala Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79905?
10 public schools are located in 79905.
What percentage of students in 79905 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 79905 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79905?
79905 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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