For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,364 students in 79934, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 79934, TX are Tom Lea Jr Elementary School, Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory and Barron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79934 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79934, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79934, TX Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tom Lea Jr Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4851 Marcus Uribe Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 774-7725
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 774-7725
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11881 Dyer St
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 888-4700
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 888-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Barron Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11155 Whitey Ford St
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-5075
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-5075
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Richardson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11350 Loma Franklin Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-6650
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11141 Loma Roja
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 849-5700
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 849-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy
Charter School
11881 Dyer St
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 888-4700
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 888-4700
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79934, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79934, TX include Tom Lea Jr Elementary School, Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory and Barron Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79934?
6 public schools are located in 79934.
What is the racial composition of students in 79934?
79934 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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