For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,009 students in 79849, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 79849, TX are Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School, Alfonso Borrego Sr Elementary School and Ann M Garcia-enriquez Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79849 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79849, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79849, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Herring Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3950
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3950
Gr: K-2 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Alfonso Borrego Sr Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13300 Chicken Ranch Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3910
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3910
Gr: 3-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #33.
Ann M Garcia-enriquez Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12280 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3960
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3960
Gr: 7-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
L G Alarcon Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12501 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3930
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3930
Gr: 3-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
San Elizario High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13981 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3970
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,018 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: n/an/a
13705 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3940
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3940
Gr: PK | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
79849, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excell Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
12280 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3915
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3915
Gr: 6-11 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
San Elizario Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1050 Chicken Ranch Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3900
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3900
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79849, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79849, TX include Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School, Alfonso Borrego Sr Elementary School and Ann M Garcia-enriquez Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 79849?
6 public schools are located in 79849.
What is the racial composition of students in 79849?
79849 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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