Best Schools in EL Paso, Texas
239 schools · 141 Elementary · 35 Middle · 47 High · 16 Other
Choosing a school in EL Paso?
Use this page to compare every school in EL Paso by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Silva Health Magnet
High · EL Paso ISD. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Alicia R Chacon International
Elementary · Ysleta ISD. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Valle Verde Early College H S
High · Ysleta ISD. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in EL Paso for 2026 are Silva Health Magnet (9.1/10), Alicia R Chacon International (9.1/10), and Valle Verde Early College H S (9.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 50 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
239
207 public · 32 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$167,884
home value · ACS
Districts
13
serving the city
Schools
239
207 public · 32 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$167,884
home value · ACS
Districts
13
serving the city
Rates 8.6/10 despite 94% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.4 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 EL Paso schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +28.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among EL Paso schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in EL Paso
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (50 of 239). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silva Health Magnet | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Alicia R Chacon International | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Valle Verde Early College H S | 9.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Transmountain Early College H S | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Vista Hills EL | 8.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Clint ISD Early College Academy | 8.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Eastwood Knolls International | 8.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Hanks Middle | 8.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Hawkins EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Tippin EL | 8.6 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.9/10
- Median household income
- $55,136
- Median home value
- $167,884
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 54%
26% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How EL Paso compares
Texas rank
#452 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$55k
74% of Texas median
Schools in this city
230
Education Snapshot
EL Paso, TexasEl Paso's 239 schools across 13 districts serve approximately 156,265 students, distributed heavily toward the elementary level: 141 of those schools are elementary, compared with 47 high schools, 35 middle schools, and 22 charter options. The city's average MySchoolScout composite rating of 5.9/10 — drawn from 230 scored schools — runs 0.4 points below the Texas state average of 6.3/10, placing the overall landscape below the statewide benchmark. The economic backdrop reinforces that picture: a median household income of $58,638 sits 27% below the Texas median of $79,932, and only 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. With below-average ratings and a wide range of school types spread across 13 districts, parents evaluating El Paso will benefit more from comparing individual campuses than from relying on the city-wide average alone.
About Schools in EL Paso, Texas
El Paso runs 206 ranked public schools — a large footprint for any Texas metro. The city average sits at 4.7 out of 10, placing most schools in the middle and lower performance tiers. Only 17 schools, 8% of the total, clear the 7-out-of-10 threshold. That narrow top tier tells parents the spread between the best and typical schools is wide, and where you land on a map matters.
The strongest schools skew toward elementary. Hawkins Elementary leads the city with a 9.1 out of 10 — the highest score in El Paso and a clear standout by the data. Zach White Elementary and Whitaker Elementary both score 7.9, giving families three solid elementary options above that 7-point mark. The high school picture is thinner but has bright spots: Silva Health Magnet scores 7.9, making it one of the city's top-rated secondary schools. Triumph Public High Schools-El Paso East scores 7.7 to round out the top five.
The elementary dominance in the top tier is a meaningful pattern for families with younger children — the options are concentrated and identifiable. At the middle and high school level, top-rated choices narrow considerably, so parents should start that research earlier and evaluate programs more carefully before committing to a neighborhood.
With 206 schools and a city average of 4.7, El Paso rewards a targeted approach. The 8% of schools scoring 7 or above are the ones worth mapping against your address first. Boundary lines matter: proximity to a high-scoring school doesn't guarantee enrollment, and magnet programs like Silva Health Magnet require separate applications with their own deadlines. Start with scores, layer in attendance zones, then check magnet timelines — that sequence will focus your search faster than browsing all 206 schools at once.
Elementary Schools
141 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 824 students · Kindergarten–8th | 9.1 |
| 2 | 444 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 3 | 808 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.7 |
| 4 | 252 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.6 |
| 5 | 732 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.6 |
| 6 | 590 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.6 |
| 7 | 815 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 8 | 532 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 9 | 493 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 10 | 378 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
Show all 141 elementary schools in EL Paso
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
35 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,007 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 2 | 295 students · 6th–8th | 8.1 |
| 3 | 1,035 students · 6th–8th | 7.9 |
| 4 | 423 students · 6th–10th | 7.8 |
| 5 | 1,388 students · 6th–8th | 7.5 |
| 6 | 734 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 7 | 1,249 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
| 8 | 1,072 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
| 9 | 1,021 students · 6th–8th | 7.0 |
| 10 | 904 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
Show all 35 middle schools in EL Paso
High Schools
47 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 517 students · 9th–12th | 9.1 |
| 2 | 307 students · 9th–12th | 9.1 |
| 3 | 350 students · 9th–12th | 8.9 |
| 4 | 310 students · 8th–12th | 8.7 |
| 5 | 424 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 |
| 6 | 1,387 students · 9th–12th | 7.5 |
| 7 | 1,003 students · 6th–12th | 7.4 |
| 8 | 789 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
| 9 | 1,876 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
| 10 | 1,836 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 |
Show all 47 high schools in EL Paso
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
16 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,361 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.5 | ||
| 2 | 1,123 students · Pre-K–9th | 6.3 | ||
| 3 | 278 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.9 | ||
| 4 | 47 students · 7th–11th | 4.8 | ||
| 5 | 444 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.1 | ||
| 6 | 371 students · 9th–11th | 2.9 | ||
Private Schools10 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Northeast Christian AcademyPrivate 75 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Jesus Chapel SchoolPrivate 90 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Radford SchoolPrivate 216 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | EL Paso Bridges AcademyPrivate 44 students · 1st–11th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 16 other schools in EL Paso
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Schools in EL Paso
EL Paso, Texas · 239 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 21 ZIP codes
Median Income
$55,136
Median Home Value
$167,884
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
Population
806,501
College Educated
25%
Homeownership
54%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
21.5%
Community Profile
EL Paso has a median household income of $55,136. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $167,884, with a median rent of $1,075/month. The area has a poverty rate of 21.5%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 141
- Middle
- 35
- High
- 47
- Other
- 16
School Districts (13)
BURNHAM WOOD CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
3 schools · 1,659 students
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-EL PASO
2 schools · 237 students
EL PASO ACADEMY
2 schools · 381 students
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
123 schools · 76,819 students
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - WEST TEXAS
6 schools · 5,297 students
LA FE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
1 school · 193 students
VISTA DEL FUTURO CHARTER SCHOOL
1 school · 338 students
EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
3 schools · 795 students
CLINT ISD
14 schools · 10,260 students
EL PASO ISD
75 schools · 49,139 students
SOCORRO ISD
51 schools · 47,304 students
YSLETA ISD
49 schools · 34,918 students
BENAVIDES ISD
7 schools · 445 students
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Common questions about schools in EL Paso, Texas
How many schools are in EL Paso, Texas?
EL Paso has 239 schools, including 207 public and 32 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in EL Paso, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in EL Paso is 5.9 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 EL Paso, Texas?
The top-ranked school in EL Paso on MySchoolScout is Silva Health Magnet with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in EL Paso, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in EL Paso on MySchoolScout is Alicia R Chacon International with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best middle school in EL Paso, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in EL Paso on MySchoolScout is Hanks Middle with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best high school in EL Paso, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in EL Paso on MySchoolScout is Silva Health Magnet with a composite score of 9.1/10.
How many school districts serve EL Paso, Texas?
EL Paso is served by 13 school districts: Burnham Wood Charter School District, Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso, EL Paso Academy, Idea Public Schools, Harmony Public Schools - West Texas, La Fe Preparatory School, Vista Del Futuro Charter School, EL Paso Leadership Academy, Clint ISD, EL Paso ISD, Socorro ISD, Ysleta ISD, Benavides ISD.
What is the education level in EL Paso, Texas?
According to Census data, 25% of adults in EL Paso have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in EL Paso, Texas?
The median household income in EL Paso is approximately $55,136 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in EL Paso, Texas?
Yes, EL Paso has 32 private schools alongside 207 public schools. The top-rated private school is Northeast Christian Academy with a score of 8.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in EL Paso, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in EL Paso is 15.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in EL Paso, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives 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.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.