For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,608 students in 79927, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 82 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 79927, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79927, TX are Campestre Elementary School, Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory and H D Hilley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79927 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79927, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79927, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Campestre Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11399 Socorro Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-7300
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
Gr: 6-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
H D Hilley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
693 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-8400
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11471 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4800
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4800
Gr: K-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Escontrias Steam Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Buford Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4100
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Robert R Rojas Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bauman Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-8500
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Socorro Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 Bovee Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-5000
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Hueco Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Old Hueco Tanks Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-7600
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Salvador Sanchez Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
321 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-5202
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-5202
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Idea Rio Vista Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Socorro High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10150 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-2000
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Keys Elementary School
Alternative School
313 S Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4100
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4100
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79927, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79927, TX include Campestre Elementary School, Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory and H D Hilley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79927?
12 public schools are located in 79927.
What percentage of students in 79927 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 79927 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79927?
79927 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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