The brief
The top-rated elementary schools in El Paso are Alicia R Chacon International (9.1/10), Vista Hills EL (8.8/10), and Eastwood Knolls International (8.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 113 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
El Paso, Texas has 141 elementary school directory listings spanning 13 school districts. Of 141 elementary schools in El Paso, 121 are public schools with a comparable public-model composite score. This ranking includes 113 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. 32% 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 113 elementary public schools included in this ranking and a reported student-teacher ratio, the average is 16.7:1. Our rankings identify Alicia R Chacon International as the top-rated elementary school in El Paso, followed by Vista Hills EL and Eastwood Knolls International. 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.
- 19.1
- 28.8
- 38.7
- 48.6
- 58.6
- 68.6
- 78.5
- 88.5
- 98.5
- 108.4
All 113 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 113
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Alicia R Chacon InternationalYsleta ISDstudents 824student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 2Vista Hills ELYsleta ISDstudents 444student-teacher ratio 13.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 3Eastwood Knolls InternationalYsleta ISDstudents 808student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 4Glen Cove ELYsleta ISDstudents 590student-teacher ratio 13.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 5Hawkins ELEL Paso ISDstudents 252student-teacher ratio 11.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 6Tippin ELEL Paso ISDstudents 732student-teacher ratio 15.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 7Eastwood Heights ELYsleta ISDstudents 532student-teacher ratio 14.4:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 8Marguerite J Lundy ELEL Paso ISDstudents 815student-teacher ratio 14.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 9North Star ELYsleta ISDstudents 493student-teacher ratio 13.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 10The Linguistic Acad of EL Paso-Cultural Demo SitecharterBurnham Wood Charter School Districtstudents 378student-teacher ratio 19.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 11Desertaire ELYsleta ISDstudents 513student-teacher ratio 12.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 12Scotsdale ELYsleta ISDstudents 692student-teacher ratio 14.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 13Cactus TrailsSocorro ISDstudents 1,010student-teacher ratio 24.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 14Pebble Hills ELYsleta ISDstudents 540student-teacher ratio 14.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 15Tierra Del Sol ELYsleta ISDstudents 536student-teacher ratio 14.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 16Harmony School of Excellence - EL PasocharterHarmony Public Schools - West Texasstudents 660student-teacher ratio 18.9:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 17Ramona EL Stem AcademyYsleta ISDstudents 428student-teacher ratio 13.8:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 18Idea Edgemere AcademycharterIdea Public Schoolsstudents 878student-teacher ratio 27.4:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 19Polk ELEL Paso ISDstudents 640student-teacher ratio 16.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 20Parkland ELYsleta ISDstudents 507student-teacher ratio 14.1:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 21Thomas ManorYsleta ISDstudents 432student-teacher ratio 14.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 22Presa ELYsleta ISDstudents 296student-teacher ratio 12.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 23Ysleta ELYsleta ISDstudents 345student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 24Sgt Roberto ItuarteSocorro ISDstudents 670student-teacher ratio 21.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 25East Point ELYsleta ISDstudents 605student-teacher ratio 15.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
This list shows 25 of the 113 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
Alicia R Chacon International
Ysleta ISD
824 students · 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–8th
Top 3% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.6
- Growth
- 8.9
- Environment
- 9.0
- 2
Vista Hills EL
Ysleta ISD
444 students · 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 6% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.6
- Growth
- 8.4
- Environment
- 8.4
- 3
Eastwood Knolls International
Ysleta ISD
808 students · 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–8th
Top 7% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.3
- Growth
- 8.5
- Environment
- 8.4
- 4
- Academics
- 9.7
- Growth
- 7.6
- Environment
- 9.3
- 5
- Academics
- 9.2
- Growth
- 8.2
- Environment
- 8.5
- 6
- Academics
- 9.3
- Growth
- 8.6
- Environment
- 7.5
- 7
Eastwood Heights EL
Ysleta ISD
532 students · 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 10% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.5
- Growth
- 7.8
- Environment
- 8.6
- 8
Marguerite J Lundy EL
EL Paso ISD
815 students · 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 9% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.6
- Growth
- 8.6
- Environment
- 8.0
- 9
North Star EL
Ysleta ISD
493 students · 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 10% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.8
- Growth
- 8.1
- Environment
- 9.1
- 10
The Linguistic Acad of EL Paso-Cultural Demo Site
Burnham Wood Charter School District
378 students · 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 10% in Texas · charter
- Academics
- 8.8
- Growth
- 10.0
- Environment
- 3.7
Questions
What is the best elementary school in El Paso, Texas?
In the current MySchoolScout comparison, Alicia R Chacon International is the top-rated elementary school in El Paso with a composite score of 9.1/10. 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 141 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 113 El Paso elementary public schools included in this ranking, the average is 6.1/10.
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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