For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 5,544 students in 79924, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 79924, TX are North Star Elementary School, Whitaker Elementary School and Desertaire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 79924 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 79924, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79924, TX Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5950 Sean Haggerty
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6700
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4700 Rutherford Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Desertaire Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6301 Tiger Eye Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6400
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5210 Fairbanks Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-2929
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-2929
Grades: PK-12
| 1,361 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Joseph Torres Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10700 Rushing
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 230-2000
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 230-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #66.
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10275 Alcan Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3580
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #77.
Coach Archie Duran Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5249 Bastille
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-5525
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-5525
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Rank: #88.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Hondo Pass Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3520
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3520
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
4860 Tropicana
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-5375
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-5375
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Rank: n/an/a
9290 Pickerel Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 435-7800
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 435-7800
Grades: PK
| 278 students
79924, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5330 Sweetwater Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 849-2840
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 849-2840
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4860 Tropicana Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2600
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
5411 Wren Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 780-1040
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 780-1040
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
5249 Bastille Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2560
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Dr Lorenzo G Lafarelle Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4500 Lawrence Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 751-7186
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 751-7186
Grades: 7
| 2 students
5425 Salem Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 849-3910
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 849-3910
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
5515 Will Ruth Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2760
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 79924, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 79924, TX include North Star Elementary School, Whitaker Elementary School and Desertaire Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 79924?
10 public preschools are located in 79924.
What is the racial composition of students in 79924?
79924 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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