For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 376 students in 79853, TX.
The top ranked public elementary school in 79853, TX is Tornillo Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 79853 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79853, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79853, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tornillo Intermediate School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Oil Mill
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3051
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3051
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
79853, Texas 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tornillo Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
19250 Cobb Ave
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3090
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3090
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
19200 Gaby Rd
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3150
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3150
Grades: PK-2
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79853, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79853, TX include Tornillo Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79853?
1 public elementary schools are located in 79853.
What is the racial composition of students in 79853?
79853 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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