For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,558 students in 79905, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79905, TX are Hawkins Elementary School, Zavala Elementary School and Cooley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79905 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79905, 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 79905, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5816 Stephenson Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 N Hammett St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8160
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8160
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Cooley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
107 N Collingsworth St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-8600
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Eucalyptus St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8070
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8070
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #55.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5505 Robert Alva Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 887-3080
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 887-3080
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #66.
Clardy Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5508 Delta Dr
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 887-4040
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 887-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
79905, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
320 S Piedras St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8120
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8120
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
4400 Blanco Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 351-3260
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 351-3260
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79905, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79905, TX include Hawkins Elementary School, Zavala Elementary School and Cooley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79905?
6 public elementary schools are located in 79905.
What is the racial composition of students in 79905?
79905 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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