For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,461 students in 79935, TX (there are , serving 206 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 79935, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 79935, TX are Vista Hills Elementary School, Eastwood Middle School and J M Hanks High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79935 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79935, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79935, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10801 La Subida Dr
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-5700
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Eastwood Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2612 Chaswood St
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-4300
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,249 students
Rank: #33.
J M Hanks High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Lee Trevino Dr
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-5000
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,387 students
Rank: #44.
El Paso Academy West
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Redd Rd
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 845-7997
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 845-7997
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #55.
El Paso Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Argal Ct
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 590-8589
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 590-8589
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
79935, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burnham Wood High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10432 Brian Mooney
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 594-3388
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 594-3388
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79935, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79935, TX include Vista Hills Elementary School, Eastwood Middle School and J M Hanks High School.
How many public schools are located in 79935?
5 public schools are located in 79935.
What percentage of students in 79935 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 79935 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79935?
79935 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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