For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 381 students in 79935, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in 79935, TX are El Paso Academy West and El Paso Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 79935 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in 79935, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79935, TX Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Paso Academy West
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Redd Rd
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 845-7997
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 845-7997
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
El Paso Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Argal Ct
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 590-8589
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 590-8589
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
79935, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burnham Wood High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10432 Brian Mooney
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 594-3388
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 594-3388
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 79935, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in 79935, TX include El Paso Academy West and El Paso Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 79935?
2 public charter schools are located in 79935.
What is the racial composition of students in 79935?
79935 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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