For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,073 students in 79902, TX (there are , serving 1,301 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 79902, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79902, TX are Lamar Elementary School, Mesita Elementary School and Wiggs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79902 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79902, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79902, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1440 E Cliff Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3200
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Mesita Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3307 N Stanton
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8180
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8180
Gr: PK-5 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Wiggs Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Cir Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 231-2100
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 231-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
El Paso High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Schuster Ave
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8300
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,687 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
1014 N Stanton
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 230-2000
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 230-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,266 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
79902, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
About Face Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
220 Lawton Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
Gr: 4-5
220 Lawton St
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79902, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79902, TX include Lamar Elementary School, Mesita Elementary School and Wiggs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 79902?
5 public schools are located in 79902.
What percentage of students in 79902 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 79902 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79902?
79902 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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