6.9public avg / 10

Best Schools in Canutillo, Texas

10 schools in the directory · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 10

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (10): 6.9/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Canutillo are Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School (8.7/10), Deanna Davenport EL (8.7/10), and Canutillo EL (8.3/10), among 10 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

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Best value · beats the odds

Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School

Rates 8.7/10 despite 36% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Canutillo public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Jose H Damian EL

STAAR proficiency rose +6.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Canutillo public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Canutillo

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (10 rated schools; 10 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	96th
2	Deanna Davenport EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	96th
3	Canutillo EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	92th
4	Bill Childress EL	7.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	69th
5	Northwest Early College H S (nwechs)	7.1 / 10	High	+0.2	66th
6	Jose H Damian EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	61th
7	Jose J Alderete Middle	6.2 / 10	Middle	-0.8	45th
8	Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL	6.1 / 10	Elementary	-0.8	42th
9	Canutillo Middle	5.3 / 10	Middle	-1.6	25th
10	Canutillo H S	4.9 / 10	High	-2.0	17th

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About Schools in Canutillo, Texas

Canutillo, Texas is home to 10 schools, including 10 public schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The 10 public schools in this comparison average 6.9 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School with a composite score of 8.7/10.

Canutillo is served by 1 school district: CANUTILLO ISD. These districts collectively serve 5,904 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Deanna Davenport EL 313 students · Pre-K–5th	313	Pre-K–5th	8.7
2	Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School 580 students · Pre-K–5th	580	Pre-K–5th	8.7
3	Canutillo EL 494 students · Pre-K–5th	494	Pre-K–5th	8.3
4	Bill Childress EL 381 students · Pre-K–5th	381	Pre-K–5th	7.2
5	Jose H Damian EL 487 students · Pre-K–5th	487	Pre-K–5th	6.9
6	Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL 458 students · Pre-K–5th	458	Pre-K–5th	6.1

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Jose J Alderete Middle 561 students · 6th–8th	561	6th–8th	6.2
2	Canutillo Middle 718 students · 6th–8th	718	6th–8th	5.3

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Northwest Early College H S (nwechs) 371 students · 9th–12th	371	9th–12th	7.1
2	Canutillo H S 1,541 students · 9th–12th	1,541	9th–12th	4.9

Schools in Canutillo

Canutillo, Texas · 10 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 6
Middle: 2
High: 2

Resources

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School District

CANUTILLO ISD

10 schools · 5,904 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Canutillo, Texas

How many schools are in Canutillo, Texas?

Canutillo has 10 schools, including 10 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Canutillo, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 10 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Canutillo is 6.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Canutillo, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Canutillo on MySchoolScout is Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Canutillo, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Canutillo on MySchoolScout is Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Canutillo, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Canutillo on MySchoolScout is Jose J Alderete Middle with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What is the best high school in Canutillo, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Canutillo on MySchoolScout is Northwest Early College H S (nwechs) with a composite score of 7.1/10.

How many school districts serve Canutillo, Texas?

Canutillo is served by 1 school district: Canutillo ISD.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Canutillo, Texas?

Among 10 public schools in Canutillo that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Canutillo, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.