For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 6,048 students in 79924, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79924, TX are North Star Elementary School, Whitaker Elementary School and Dolphin Terrace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79924 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79924, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79924, TX Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5950 Sean Haggerty
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6700
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4700 Rutherford Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2820
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Dolphin Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9790 Pickerel Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6500
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6500
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Desertaire Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6301 Tiger Eye Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6400
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5210 Fairbanks Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-2929
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-2929
Grades: PK-12
| 1,385 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Parkland Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6330 Deer Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6600
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6600
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #77.
Charles Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4909 Trojan Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 849-3940
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 849-3940
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: #88.
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10275 Alcan Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3580
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #99.
Parkland Pre-engineering Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6045 Nova Way
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6300
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,166 students
Rank: #1010.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Hondo Pass Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3520
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3520
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
79924, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5330 Sweetwater Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 849-2840
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 849-2840
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4860 Tropicana Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2600
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
5411 Wren Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 780-1040
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 780-1040
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
5249 Bastille Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2560
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Dr Lorenzo G Lafarelle Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4500 Lawrence Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 751-7186
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 751-7186
Grades: 7
| 2 students
5425 Salem Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 849-3910
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 849-3910
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
5515 Will Ruth Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2760
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
4535 Blossom Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2120
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2120
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79924, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79924, TX include North Star Elementary School, Whitaker Elementary School and Dolphin Terrace Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79924?
10 public elementary schools are located in 79924.
What is the racial composition of students in 79924?
79924 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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