For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,361 students in 79849, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79849, TX are Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School, Alfonso Borrego Sr Elementary School and L G Alarcon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79849 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79849, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79849, TX Public Elementary 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 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
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 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 79849, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79849, TX include Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School, Alfonso Borrego Sr Elementary School and L G Alarcon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79849?
3 public elementary schools are located in 79849.
What is the racial composition of students in 79849?
79849 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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