For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 5,544 students in 79924, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 79924, TX are North Star Elementary School, Whitaker Elementary School and Desertaire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 79924 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 79924, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79924, TX Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4700 Rutherford Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Desertaire Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6301 Tiger Eye Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6400
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5210 Fairbanks Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-2929
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-2929
Gr: PK-12 | 1,361 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Dr Joseph Torres Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10700 Rushing
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 230-2000
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 230-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Coach Archie Duran Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5249 Bastille
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-5525
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-5525
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Hondo Pass Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3520
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3520
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
4860 Tropicana
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-5375
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-5375
Gr: PK-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
9290 Pickerel Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 435-7800
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 435-7800
Gr: PK | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
79924, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4860 Tropicana Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2600
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
5411 Wren Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 780-1040
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 780-1040
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5249 Bastille Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2560
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Gr: 7 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
5515 Will Ruth Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2760
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 79924, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 79924, TX include North Star Elementary School, Whitaker Elementary School and Desertaire Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 79924?
10 public preschools are located in 79924.
What is the racial composition of students in 79924?
79924 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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