For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 829 students in 79853, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 79853, TX are Tornillo Intermediate School, Tornillo Elementary School and Tornillo J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79853 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79853, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79853, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tornillo Intermediate School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Oil Mill
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3051
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3051
Grades: 3-5
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Tornillo Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19200 Gaby Rd
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3150
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3150
Grades: PK-2
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Tornillo J High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 Oil Mill Rd
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3450
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #44.
Tornillo High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 D Oil Mill
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3550
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3550
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
79853, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tornillo Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
19250 Cobb Ave
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3090
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3090
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79853, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79853, TX include Tornillo Intermediate School, Tornillo Elementary School and Tornillo J High School.
How many public schools are located in 79853?
4 public schools are located in 79853.
What is the racial composition of students in 79853?
79853 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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