For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,402 students in 79849, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79849, TX are Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School, Alfonso Borrego Sr Elementary School and L G Alarcon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79849 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79849, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79849, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Herring Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3950
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3950
Grades: K-2
| 603 students
Rank: #22.
Alfonso Borrego Sr Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13300 Chicken Ranch Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3910
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3910
Grades: 3-6
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
L G Alarcon Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12501 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3930
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3930
Grades: 3-6
| 304 students
79849, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excell Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
12280 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3915
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3915
Grades: 6-11
| 16 students
San Elizario Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1050 Chicken Ranch Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3900
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79849, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79849, TX include Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School, Alfonso Borrego Sr Elementary School and L G Alarcon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79849?
3 public elementary schools are located in 79849.
What is the racial composition of students in 79849?
79849 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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