Best Public Schools in Zip Code 79907

The 19 schools in El Paso's 79907 zip code, serving pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, are predominantly part of the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd) and face significant economic challenges, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 83%.

The standout schools in this area are the Young Women's Leadership Academy and Alicia R Chacon International, both earning 5-star ratings and ranking in the 93rd and 92nd percentiles statewide, respectively. The Young Women's Leadership Academy boasts a 100% graduation rate and exceptional proficiency in English I (93.48%) and U.S. History (92.31%), while Alicia R Chacon International achieves 94.25% proficiency in 8th-grade Reading. In contrast, Capistrano Elementary (0-star, 6th percentile) and Thrive Academy (0-star, 3rd percentile) struggle significantly, with Capistrano showing only 10.67% proficiency in 5th-grade Science and Thrive Academy having a 4.9% dropout rate. Charter schools like Harmony Science Academy (El Paso) perform well, with strong Algebra I (75.41%) and Biology (74.73%) scores, but Premier High School-Elementary Paso Eastpointe (0-star, 19th percentile) has a low 43.1% graduation rate.

A key finding is that poverty does not determine outcomes, as the top schools achieve high results despite having around 60% economically disadvantaged students. An interesting pattern emerges at Del Valle Middle and Ysleta Middle, where 7th-grade math proficiency is low (14.29% and 19.87%), but Algebra I scores are very high (98.96% and 81.03%), suggesting selective placement of top 8th graders. Additionally, bilingual programs at schools like Alicia R Chacon International show strong Spanish-language STAAR results, with 3rd-grade Math proficiency at 80.85% versus a state average of 27.28%. This zip code presents a stark contrast between high-performing and struggling schools, making school choice critical for families.