For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,073 students in 79902, TX (there are 7 private schools, 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, Wiggs Middle School and Mesita Elementary 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 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Wiggs Middle School
(Math: 42% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: #33.
Mesita Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3307 N Stanton
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8180
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8180
Grades: PK-5
| 933 students
Rank: #44.
El Paso High School
(Math: 46% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,687 students
Rank: n/an/a
1014 N Stanton
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 230-2000
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 230-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,266 students
79902, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
220 Lawton St
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
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, Wiggs Middle School and Mesita Elementary 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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