For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 762 students in 79853, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 79853, TX are Tornillo Intermediate School, Tornillo J High School and Tornillo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79853 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79853, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79853, TX 51爆料s (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
Rank: #22.
Tornillo J High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 Oil Mill Rd
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3450
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3450
Grades: 7-8
| 103 students
Rank: #33.
Tornillo High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 D Oil Mill
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3550
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3550
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
79853, Texas 51爆料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 schools in 79853, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79853, TX include Tornillo Intermediate School, Tornillo J High School and Tornillo High School.
How many public schools are located in 79853?
3 public schools are located in 79853.
What is the racial composition of students in 79853?
79853 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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