For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 6,786 students in 79912, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in 79912, TX are Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory, Franklin High School and Coronado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 79912 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 79912, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 79912 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79912, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 Walleberg
El Paso, TX 79912
(956) 888-8000
El Paso, TX 79912
(956) 888-8000
Grades: 6-10
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 N Resler Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6600
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,048 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Coronado High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Champions Pl
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2000
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,350 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Davinci School For Science And The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
785 Southwestern Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-4024
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-4024
Grades: 6-12
| 965 students
79912, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
404 N Hwy 123
El Paso, TX 79912
(512) 778-0421
El Paso, TX 79912
(512) 778-0421
Grades: K-5
| 1,098 students
499 Cabaret Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-3940
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-3940
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
5625 Confetti Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2140
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2140
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Premier H S Of El Paso High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1035 Belvedere
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 581-4300
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 581-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Somerset Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
7310 Bishop Flores
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 79912, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 79912, TX include Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory, Franklin High School and Coronado High School.
How many public high schools are located in 79912?
4 public high schools are located in 79912.
What is the racial composition of students in 79912?
79912 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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