For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,908 students in 79838, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 79838, TX are Johanna Odonnell Intermediate School, Fabens Middle School and Fabens High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79838 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79838, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79838, TX Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johanna Odonnell Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 N E Camp
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2640
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2640
Gr: 4-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Fabens Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Walker
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2630
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2630
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Fabens High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Ne Ave G
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2620
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2620
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Fabens Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Mike Maros
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2650
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2650
Gr: PK-3 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
79838, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 Ne 4th St
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2600
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2600
Gr: 9 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
300 N E Camp
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 764-2712
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 764-2712
Gr: PK-3 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
810 N E Camp
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 764-3330
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 764-3330
Gr: PK-3 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79838, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79838, TX include Johanna Odonnell Intermediate School, Fabens Middle School and Fabens High School.
How many public schools are located in 79838?
4 public schools are located in 79838.
What is the racial composition of students in 79838?
79838 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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