For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 5,536 students in 79924, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 79924, TX are North Star Elementary School, Whitaker Elementary School and Dolphin Terrace 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 42% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79924, TX Public Preschools (2026)
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 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Dolphin Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9790 Pickerel Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6500
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 | 1,306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
4860 Tropicana
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-5375
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-5375
Gr: PK-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
9290 Pickerel Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 435-7800
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 435-7800
Gr: PK | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 Dolphin Terrace 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.
