For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,967 students in 79904, TX (there are , serving 193 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 79904, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79904, TX are Park Elementary School, Colin L Powell Elementary School and H R Moye Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79904 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79904, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79904, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3601 Edgar Park Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 587-3540
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 587-3540
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Colin L Powell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4750 Ellerthorpe
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 230-5375
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 230-5375
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
H R Moye Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4825 Alps
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 230-5300
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 230-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Chapin High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Dyer St
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-4400
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,815 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Sunrise Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7710 Pandora St
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 587-3560
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 587-3560
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Ellerthorpe Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2720
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Magoffin Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4931 Hercules Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2160
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2160
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Canyon Hills Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8930 Eclipse St
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-5975
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-5975
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
About Face Program Elementary School
Alternative School
1440 E Cliff
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-3150
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-3150
Gr: 2-5 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
79904, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3700 Thomason Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2580
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2580
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Dr Lorenzo G Lafarelle Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
5209 Hercules
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 751-7186
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 751-7186
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Hospital Class (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4931 Hercules Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-5488
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-5488
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
4500 Lawrence Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2800
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79904, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79904, TX include Park Elementary School, Colin L Powell Elementary School and H R Moye Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79904?
9 public schools are located in 79904.
What percentage of students in 79904 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 79904 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79904?
79904 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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