The brief
The top-rated elementary schools in El Paso are Tierra Del Sol EL (9.5/10), East Point EL (9.4/10), and Ramona EL Stem Academy (9.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 120 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
El Paso, Texas has 144 elementary school directory listings spanning 13 school districts. Of 144 elementary schools in El Paso, 121 are public schools with a comparable public-model composite score. This ranking includes 120 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. 63% of public schools included in this ranking are 7.0 or above on our 10-point scale. El Paso has a notable charter school presence, with 9 charter elementary schools (6% of all elementary schools) offering alternatives to traditional public schools. Among 120 elementary public schools included in this ranking and a reported student-teacher ratio, the average is 16.8:1. Our rankings identify Tierra Del Sol EL as the top-rated elementary school in El Paso, followed by East Point EL and Ramona EL Stem Academy. Schools with enough data are scored on student growth, poverty-adjusted academics, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — using data from the NCES and state education sources.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 19.5
- 29.4
- 39.4
- 49.3
- 59.1
- 69.1
- 79.1
- 89.0
- 99.0
- 109.0
All 120 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 120
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Tierra Del Sol ELYsleta ISDstudents 536student-teacher ratio 14.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 2East Point ELYsleta ISDstudents 605student-teacher ratio 15.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 3Ramona EL Stem AcademyYsleta ISDstudents 428student-teacher ratio 13.8:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 4Lamar ELEL Paso ISDstudents 283student-teacher ratio 14.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 5Glen Cove ELYsleta ISDstudents 590student-teacher ratio 13.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 6Lancaster ELYsleta ISDstudents 592student-teacher ratio 15.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 7Sageland ELYsleta ISDstudents 655student-teacher ratio 14.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 8Hawkins ELEL Paso ISDstudents 252student-teacher ratio 11.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 9North Star ELYsleta ISDstudents 493student-teacher ratio 13.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 10Presa ELYsleta ISDstudents 296student-teacher ratio 12.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 11Ysleta ELYsleta ISDstudents 345student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 12Desertaire ELYsleta ISDstudents 513student-teacher ratio 12.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 13Guerrero ELEL Paso ISDstudents 381student-teacher ratio 12.7:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 14Marguerite J Lundy ELEL Paso ISDstudents 815student-teacher ratio 14.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 15Polk ELEL Paso ISDstudents 640student-teacher ratio 16.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 16Dolphin Terrace ELYsleta ISDstudents 474student-teacher ratio 14.8:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 17Moreno ELEL Paso ISDstudents 396student-teacher ratio 13.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 18Sunrise Mountain ELEL Paso ISDstudents 416student-teacher ratio 13.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 19Cielo Vista ELEL Paso ISDstudents 283student-teacher ratio 14.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 20Newman ELEL Paso ISDstudents 266student-teacher ratio 12.7:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 21Pasodale ELYsleta ISDstudents 443student-teacher ratio 12.7:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 22Eastwood Knolls InternationalYsleta ISDstudents 808student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 23William C Herrera ELEL Paso ISDstudents 535student-teacher ratio 14.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 24Wm David Surratt ELClint ISDstudents 917student-teacher ratio 15.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 25Zavala ELEL Paso ISDstudents 264student-teacher ratio 11.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
This list shows 25 of the 120 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules in El Paso. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Tierra Del Sol EL
Ysleta ISD
536 students · 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.4
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 9.0
- 2
East Point EL
Ysleta ISD
605 students · 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.4
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 8.3
- 3
Ramona EL Stem Academy
Ysleta ISD
428 students · 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.0
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 9.2
- 4
- Academics
- 9.1
- Growth
- 10.0
- Environment
- 7.8
- 5
- Academics
- 9.8
- Growth
- 8.5
- Environment
- 9.3
- 6
- Academics
- 8.9
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 8.0
- 7
- Academics
- 8.4
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 9.1
- 8
- Academics
- 9.4
- Growth
- 8.9
- Environment
- 8.5
- 9
North Star EL
Ysleta ISD
493 students · 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 2% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.2
- Growth
- 8.8
- Environment
- 9.1
- 10
- Academics
- 9.4
- Growth
- 8.5
- Environment
- 9.4
Questions
What is the best elementary school in El Paso, Texas?
In the current MySchoolScout comparison, Tierra Del Sol EL is the top-rated elementary school in El Paso with a composite score of 9.5/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many elementary schools are in El Paso, Texas?
El Paso has 144 elementary schools, including 9 charter schools. 121 public schools have a comparable public-model composite score.
What is the average elementary school rating in El Paso?
Among 120 El Paso elementary public schools included in this ranking, the average is 7.2/10.
How does MySchoolScout rate elementary schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Texas, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Texas, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the El Paso elementary school rankings?
El Paso has 9 charter elementary schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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