4.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in EL Paso, Texas

239 schools · 141 Elementary · 35 Middle · 47 High · 16 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 207

Private: 32

Districts: 13

Avg Rating: 4.9/10

Estimated Scores: 20%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 4.9/10
Median household income: $55,136
Median home value: $167,884
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25%
Avg commute: 24 min
Owner-occupied homes: 54%

How EL Paso compares

Texas rank

#626 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.3

below Texas avg (6.2)

Median household income

$55k

74% of Texas median

Schools in this city

230

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.

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Elementary Schools

141 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	HAWKINS EL 252 students · Pre-K–5th	252	Pre-K–5th	9.2
2	ZACH WHITE EL 406 students · Pre-K–5th	406	Pre-K–5th	7.9
3	WHITAKER EL 396 students · Pre-K–5th	396	Pre-K–5th	7.9
4	LA FE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 193 students · Pre-K–5th	193	Pre-K–5th	7.6
5	EL PASO EARLY LEARNING LANGUAGE ACADEMY 124 students · Pre-K–2nd	124	Pre-K–2nd	7.6
6	MARGUERITE J LUNDY EL 815 students · Pre-K–5th	815	Pre-K–5th	7.3
7	VISTA DEL FUTURO CHARTER SCHOOL 338 students · Pre-K–8th	338	Pre-K–8th	6.6
8	WESTERN HILLS EL 388 students · Pre-K–5th	388	Pre-K–5th	6.6
9	BOBBY JOE HILL PK-8 620 students · Pre-K–8th	620	Pre-K–8th	6.6
10	POLK EL 640 students · Pre-K–5th	640	Pre-K–5th	6.3
11	BLISS EL 508 students · Pre-K–5th	508	Pre-K–5th	6.2
12	MILAM EL 916 students · Pre-K–5th	916	Pre-K–5th	6.2
13	EASTWOOD HEIGHTS EL 532 students · Pre-K–5th	532	Pre-K–5th	6.2
14	AOY EL 312 students · Pre-K–5th	312	Pre-K–5th	6.1
15	H R MOYE EL 279 students · Pre-K–5th	279	Pre-K–5th	6.1
16	CHARLES Q MURPHREE PK-8 880 students · Pre-K–8th	880	Pre-K–8th	6.1
17	COACH ARCHIE DURAN EL 683 students · Pre-K–5th	683	Pre-K–5th	6.1
18	BARRON EL 365 students · Pre-K–5th	365	Pre-K–5th	6.0
19	TIPPIN EL 732 students · Pre-K–5th	732	Pre-K–5th	6.0
20	RIVERSIDE EL 641 students · Pre-K–5th	641	Pre-K–5th	6.0
21	CIELO VISTA EL 283 students · Pre-K–5th	283	Pre-K–5th	5.8
22	DON HASKINS PK-8 1,507 students · Pre-K–8th	1,507	Pre-K–8th	5.8
23	MISSION VALLEY EL 598 students · Kindergarten–5th	598	Kindergarten–5th	5.8
24	ALICIA R CHACON INTERNATIONAL 824 students · Kindergarten–8th	824	Kindergarten–8th	5.7
25	DEL VALLE EL 427 students · Pre-K–5th	427	Pre-K–5th	5.7

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26	MESITA EL 933 students · Pre-K–5th	933	Pre-K–5th	5.6
27	VISTA HILLS EL 444 students · Pre-K–5th	444	Pre-K–5th	5.6
28	TRAVIS EL 221 students · Pre-K–5th	221	Pre-K–5th	5.5
29	COACH WALLY HARTLEY PK-8 1,266 students · Pre-K–8th	1,266	Pre-K–8th	5.5
30	NORTH STAR EL 493 students · Pre-K–5th	493	Pre-K–5th	5.5
31	CACTUS TRAILS 1,010 students · Pre-K–5th	1,010	Pre-K–5th	5.4
32	EDGEMERE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 657 students · Pre-K–5th	657	Pre-K–5th	5.4
33	HART EL 335 students · Pre-K–5th	335	Pre-K–5th	5.3
34	HILLSIDE EL 398 students · Pre-K–5th	398	Pre-K–5th	5.3
35	PARK EL 384 students · Pre-K–5th	384	Pre-K–5th	5.3
36	CLENDENIN EL 433 students · Pre-K–5th	433	Pre-K–5th	5.3
37	GREEN EL 323 students · Pre-K–5th	323	Pre-K–5th	5.2
38	DESERTAIRE EL 513 students · Pre-K–5th	513	Pre-K–5th	5.2
39	RIVERA EL 226 students · Pre-K–5th	226	Pre-K–5th	5.0
40	STANTON EL 373 students · Pre-K–5th	373	Pre-K–5th	5.0
41	DR JOSEFINA VILLAMIL TINAJERO PK-8 1,245 students · Pre-K–8th	1,245	Pre-K–8th	5.0
42	COLIN L POWELL EL 572 students · Pre-K–5th	572	Pre-K–5th	5.0
43	CAPISTRANO EL 436 students · Pre-K–5th	436	Pre-K–5th	5.0
44	PARKLAND EL 507 students · Kindergarten–5th	507	Kindergarten–5th	5.0
45	THOMAS MANOR 432 students · Pre-K–5th	432	Pre-K–5th	5.0
46	COOLEY EL 382 students · Pre-K–5th	382	Pre-K–5th	4.9
47	NIXON EL 576 students · Pre-K–5th	576	Pre-K–5th	4.9
48	PASODALE EL 443 students · Pre-K–5th	443	Pre-K–5th	4.9
49	RAMONA EL STEM ACADEMY 428 students · Kindergarten–5th	428	Kindergarten–5th	4.9
50	SCOTSDALE EL 692 students · Pre-K–5th	692	Pre-K–5th	4.9
51	KOHLBERG EL 460 students · Pre-K–5th	460	Pre-K–5th	4.8
52	GLEN COVE EL 590 students · Pre-K–5th	590	Pre-K–5th	4.8
53	SAGELAND EL 655 students · Pre-K–5th	655	Pre-K–5th	4.8
54	GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR PK-8 937 students · Pre-K–8th	937	Pre-K–8th	4.7
55	EASTWOOD KNOLLS INTERNATIONAL 808 students · Kindergarten–8th	808	Kindergarten–8th	4.7
56	YSLETA EL 345 students · Pre-K–5th	345	Pre-K–5th	4.7
57	ROBBIN E L WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL EL 428 students · Pre-K–5th	428	Pre-K–5th	4.7
58	TOM LEA JR EL 785 students · Pre-K–5th	785	Pre-K–5th	4.6
59	DOLPHIN TERRACE EL 474 students · Kindergarten–5th	474	Kindergarten–5th	4.6
60	MORENO EL 396 students · Pre-K–5th	396	Pre-K–5th	4.5
61	NORTH LOOP EL 553 students · Pre-K–5th	553	Pre-K–5th	4.5
62	ZAVALA EL 264 students · Pre-K–5th	264	Pre-K–5th	4.4
63	PRESA EL 296 students · Pre-K–5th	296	Pre-K–5th	4.4
64	THE LINGUISTIC ACAD OF EL PASO-CULTURAL DEMO SITE 378 students · Pre-K–5th	378	Pre-K–5th	4.3
65	MONTANA VISTA EL 481 students · Pre-K–5th	481	Pre-K–5th	4.3
66	SGT ROBERTO ITUARTE 670 students · Pre-K–5th	670	Pre-K–5th	4.1
67	EAST POINT EL 605 students · Pre-K–5th	605	Pre-K–5th	4.1
68	LAMAR EL 283 students · Pre-K–5th	283	Pre-K–5th	4.0
69	GUERRERO EL 381 students · Pre-K–5th	381	Pre-K–5th	4.0
70	SUNRISE MOUNTAIN EL 416 students · Pre-K–5th	416	Pre-K–5th	4.0
71	TIERRA DEL SOL EL 536 students · Pre-K–5th	536	Pre-K–5th	4.0
72	PEBBLE HILLS EL 540 students · Pre-K–5th	540	Pre-K–5th	3.9
73	HOWARD BURNHAM EL 316 students · Pre-K–5th	316	Pre-K–5th	3.8
74	IDEA MESA HILLS ACADEMY 721 students · Kindergarten–5th	721	Kindergarten–5th	3.8
75	WM DAVID SURRATT EL 917 students · Pre-K–5th	917	Pre-K–5th	3.8
76	IDEA MESQUITE HILLS ACADEMY 590 students · Kindergarten–5th	590	Kindergarten–5th	3.7
77	DESERT HILLS EL 917 students · Pre-K–5th	917	Pre-K–5th	3.7
78	ERNESTO SERNA FINE ARTS ACADEMY 787 students · Kindergarten–8th	787	Kindergarten–8th	3.7
79	BEN NARBUTH EL 934 students · Pre-K–5th	934	Pre-K–5th	3.7
80	LANCASTER EL 592 students · Pre-K–5th	592	Pre-K–5th	3.7
81	NEWMAN EL 266 students · Pre-K–5th	266	Pre-K–5th	3.6
82	PUTNAM EL 273 students · Pre-K–5th	273	Pre-K–5th	3.5
83	JOHN DRUGAN SCHOOL 982 students · Pre-K–8th	982	Pre-K–8th	3.5
84	COLDWELL EL 394 students · Pre-K–5th	394	Pre-K–5th	3.4
85	WILLIAM C HERRERA EL 535 students · Pre-K–5th	535	Pre-K–5th	3.4
86	DR JOSEPH TORRES EL 561 students · Pre-K–5th	561	Pre-K–5th	3.4
87	JANE A HAMBRIC SCHOOL 784 students · Pre-K–8th	784	Pre-K–8th	3.4
88	LOMA VERDE 675 students · Pre-K–5th	675	Pre-K–5th	3.4
89	IDEA EDGEMERE ACADEMY 878 students · Kindergarten–5th	878	Kindergarten–5th	3.3
90	FRANK MACIAS EL 965 students · Pre-K–5th	965	Pre-K–5th	3.3
91	LOGAN EL 548 students · Pre-K–5th	548	Pre-K–5th	3.3
92	BILL SYBERT SCHOOL 748 students · Pre-K–8th	748	Pre-K–8th	3.3
93	RED SANDS EL 573 students · Pre-K–5th	573	Pre-K–5th	3.2
94	DOUGLASS EL 499 students · Pre-K–5th	499	Pre-K–5th	3.2
95	HORIZON HEIGHTS EL 934 students · Pre-K–5th	934	Pre-K–5th	3.2
96	HELEN BALL EL 597 students · Pre-K–5th	597	Pre-K–5th	3.2
97	CROCKETT EL 452 students · Pre-K–5th	452	Pre-K–5th	3.1
98	ELFIDA CHAVEZ EL 651 students · Pre-K–5th	651	Pre-K–5th	3.1
99	SGT JOSE F CARRASCO EL 1,054 students · Pre-K–5th	1,054	Pre-K–5th	3.1
100	CARROLL T WELCH EL 695 students · Pre-K–5th	695	Pre-K–5th	3.0
101	DESERT WIND EL 568 students · Pre-K–8th	568	Pre-K–8th	3.0
102	DR SUE A SHOOK SCHOOL 1,146 students · Pre-K–5th	1,146	Pre-K–5th	3.0
103	JAMES P BUTLER EL 932 students · Pre-K–5th	932	Pre-K–5th	3.0
104	LOMA TERRACE EL 661 students · Pre-K–5th	661	Pre-K–5th	3.0
105	RUSK EL 221 students · Pre-K–5th	221	Pre-K–5th	2.9
106	H D HILLEY EL 522 students · Pre-K–5th	522	Pre-K–5th	2.8
107	VISTA DEL SOL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 495 students · Pre-K–5th	495	Pre-K–5th	2.7
108	LUJAN-CHAVEZ EL 976 students · Pre-K–5th	976	Pre-K–5th	2.7
109	MISSION RIDGE 1,018 students · Pre-K–5th	1,018	Pre-K–5th	2.7
110	HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - EL PASO 660 students · Kindergarten–5th	660	Kindergarten–5th	2.6
111	SIERRA VISTA STEAM ACADEMY 632 students · Pre-K–5th	632	Pre-K–5th	2.5
112	CAMPESTRE EL 521 students · Pre-K–5th	521	Pre-K–5th	2.5
113	CHESTER E JORDAN 759 students · Pre-K–5th	759	Pre-K–5th	2.5
114	HUECO EL 585 students · Pre-K–5th	585	Pre-K–5th	2.4
115	BENITO MARTINEZ EL 472 students · Pre-K–5th	472	Pre-K–5th	2.4
116	ROBERT R ROJAS EL 497 students · Pre-K–5th	497	Pre-K–5th	2.2
117	MYRTLE COOPER EL 551 students · Pre-K–5th	551	Pre-K–5th	2.1
118	PURPLE HEART EL 946 students · Pre-K–5th	946	Pre-K–5th	2.1
119	PASO DEL NORTE FINE ARTS ACADEMY 968 students · Pre-K–5th	968	Pre-K–5th	1.9
120	O'SHEA KELEHER WHOLE CHILD ACADEMY 706 students · Pre-K–5th	706	Pre-K–5th	1.8
121	ESCONTRIAS STEAM ACADEMY 871 students · Pre-K–5th	871	Pre-K–5th	1.8
122	ABOUT FACE PROGRAM EL 5 students · 2nd–5th	5	2nd–5th	—
Private Schools 19 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	FLYING COLORS LEARNING CENTER NO 3 Private 59 students · Pre-K–TK	59	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
2	MOUNTAIN WEST MONTESSORI Private 92 students · Pre-K–8th	92	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	EL PASO COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Private 54 students · Pre-K–8th	54	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	ST RAPHAEL SCHOOL Private 214 students · Pre-K–8th	214	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	ST MARKS SCHOOL Private 370 students · Pre-K–8th	370	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	MOST HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL Private 127 students · Pre-K–8th	127	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
7	ESCUELA MONTESSORI DEL VALLE Private 36 students · Pre-K–5th	36	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
8	ST PATRICK CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Private 133 students · Kindergarten–8th	133	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
9	WESTERN HILLS ACADEMY Private 44 students · Pre-K–5th	44	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
10	ST MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 164 students · Kindergarten–8th	164	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
11	FATHER YERMO SCHOOLS Private 121 students · Pre-K–8th	121	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
12	ST PIUS X GRADE SCHOOL Private 127 students · Pre-K–8th	127	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
13	THE J CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING Private 106 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	106	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
14	SHILOH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 21 students · Pre-K–8th	21	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
15	MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTER Private 13 students · Pre-K–1st	13	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated
16	PALM TREE ACADEMY Private 22 students · Pre-K–5th	22	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
17	SUN COUNTRY MONTESSORI Private 26 students · Pre-K–3rd	26	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
18	FLYING COLORS LEARNING CENTER #3 Private 19 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	19	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
19	FIRST PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL Private 20 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	20	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

35 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	WIGGS MIDDLE 904 students · 6th–8th	904	6th–8th	7.3
2	IDEA MESA HILLS COLLEGE PREPARATORY 423 students · 6th–10th	423	6th–10th	6.9
3	RIVERSIDE MIDDLE 704 students · 6th–8th	704	6th–8th	6.8
4	HORNEDO MIDDLE 1,388 students · 6th–8th	1,388	6th–8th	6.3
5	HANKS MIDDLE 1,007 students · 6th–8th	1,007	6th–8th	6.3
6	CPT GABRIEL NAVARRETE MIDDLE 819 students · 6th–8th	819	6th–8th	6.1
7	BEL AIR MIDDLE 1,072 students · 6th–8th	1,072	6th–8th	5.8
8	RICHARDSON MIDDLE 753 students · 6th–8th	753	6th–8th	5.2
9	CHARLES MIDDLE 392 students · 6th–8th	392	6th–8th	5.1
10	IDEA MESQUITE HILLS COLLEGE PREPARATORY 295 students · 6th–8th	295	6th–8th	4.8
11	PARKLAND PRE-ENGINEERING MIDDLE 1,094 students · 6th–8th	1,094	6th–8th	4.8
12	CANYON HILLS MIDDLE 400 students · 6th–8th	400	6th–8th	4.6
13	BROWN MIDDLE 712 students · 6th–8th	712	6th–8th	4.6
14	EASTWOOD MIDDLE 1,249 students · 6th–8th	1,249	6th–8th	4.6
15	EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - MIDDLE EAST 239 students · 6th–8th	239	6th–8th	4.5
16	SSG MANUEL R PUENTES 1,085 students · 6th–8th	1,085	6th–8th	4.4
17	YSLETA MIDDLE 710 students · 6th–8th	710	6th–8th	4.4
18	EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 185 students · 6th–8th	185	6th–8th	4.3
19	MAGOFFIN MIDDLE 548 students · 6th–8th	548	6th–8th	4.2
20	SUN RIDGE MIDDLE 995 students · 6th–8th	995	6th–8th	4.1
21	DEL VALLE MIDDLE 1,035 students · 6th–8th	1,035	6th–8th	4.1
22	HORIZON MIDDLE 666 students · 6th–8th	666	6th–8th	4.0
23	HURSHEL ANTWINE MIDDLE 734 students · 6th–8th	734	6th–8th	3.9
24	SOCORRO MIDDLE 526 students · 6th–8th	526	6th–8th	3.9
25	EASTLAKE MIDDLE 653 students · 6th–8th	653	6th–8th	3.8

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26	EAST MONTANA MIDDLE 550 students · 6th–8th	550	6th–8th	3.7
27	GUILLEN MIDDLE 504 students · 6th–8th	504	6th–8th	3.7
28	RICARDO ESTRADA MIDDLE 587 students · 6th–8th	587	6th–8th	3.6
29	MONTWOOD MIDDLE 649 students · 6th–8th	649	6th–8th	3.6
30	COL JOHN O ENSOR MIDDLE 1,021 students · 6th–8th	1,021	6th–8th	3.5
31	SPEC RAFAEL HERNANDO MIDDLE 732 students · 6th–8th	732	6th–8th	3.5
32	WILLIAM D SLIDER MIDDLE 635 students · 6th–8th	635	6th–8th	3.5
33	CAPT WALTER E CLARKE MIDDLE 743 students · 6th–8th	743	6th–8th	3.3
34	CLINT J H SCHOOL 497 students · 6th–8th	497	6th–8th	2.9
35	SALVADOR SANCHEZ MIDDLE 585 students · 6th–8th	585	6th–8th	2.5

High Schools

47 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	SILVA HEALTH MAGNET 517 students · 9th–12th	517	9th–12th	7.9
2	TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-EL PASO EAST 133 students · 9th–12th	133	9th–12th	7.7
3	OPTIONS H S 88 students · 9th–12th	88	9th–12th	7.4
4	FRANKLIN H S 3,048 students · 9th–12th	3,048	9th–12th	7.3
5	CHAPIN H S 1,815 students · 9th–12th	1,815	9th–12th	7.3
6	TRANSMOUNTAIN EARLY COLLEGE H S 350 students · 9th–12th	350	9th–12th	7.3
7	VALLE VERDE EARLY COLLEGE H S 307 students · 9th–12th	307	9th–12th	7.3
8	CLINT ISD EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY 310 students · 8th–12th	310	8th–12th	7.1
9	CESAR CHAVEZ ACADEMY 79 students · 6th–12th	79	6th–12th	7.1
10	CORONADO H S 2,350 students · 9th–12th	2,350	9th–12th	7.0
11	BURGES H S 1,417 students · 9th–12th	1,417	9th–12th	6.9
12	EL PASO H S 1,687 students · 9th–12th	1,687	9th–12th	6.9
13	TELLES ACADEMY 45 students · 6th–12th	45	6th–12th	6.9
14	IRVIN H S 951 students · 9th–12th	951	9th–12th	6.8
15	EASTWOOD H S 2,374 students · 9th–12th	2,374	9th–12th	6.8
16	J M HANKS H S 1,387 students · 9th–12th	1,387	9th–12th	6.7
17	DEL VALLE H S 1,836 students · 9th–12th	1,836	9th–12th	6.6
18	YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 336 students · 6th–12th	336	6th–12th	6.5
19	YOUNG WOMEN'S STEAM RESEARCH & PREPARATORY ACADEMY 450 students · 6th–12th	450	6th–12th	6.3
20	MISSION EARLY COLLEGE H S 424 students · 9th–12th	424	9th–12th	6.2
21	BEL AIR H S 1,876 students · 9th–12th	1,876	9th–12th	6.2
22	RIVERSIDE H S 992 students · 9th–12th	992	9th–12th	6.2
23	ANDRESS H S 1,425 students · 9th–12th	1,425	9th–12th	6.0
24	PARKLAND H S 1,582 students · 9th–12th	1,582	9th–12th	6.0
25	HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) 1,003 students · 6th–12th	1,003	6th–12th	5.8

Show 22 more high schools

26	AMERICAS H S 2,188 students · 9th–12th	2,188	9th–12th	5.8
27	EL PASO ACADEMY WEST 141 students · 9th–12th	141	9th–12th	5.7
28	EASTLAKE H S 2,947 students · 9th–12th	2,947	9th–12th	5.7
29	DAVINCI SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND THE ARTS 965 students · 6th–12th	965	6th–12th	5.4
30	TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-EL PASO WEST 104 students · 9th–12th	104	9th–12th	5.4
31	MOUNTAIN VIEW H S 789 students · 9th–12th	789	9th–12th	5.4
32	COLLEGE CAREER TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY (CCTA) 148 students · 9th–12th	148	9th–12th	5.2
33	EL DORADO H S 2,188 students · 9th–12th	2,188	9th–12th	5.2
34	BOWIE H S 1,007 students · 9th–12th	1,007	9th–12th	5.1
35	SOCORRO H S 2,562 students · 9th–12th	2,562	9th–12th	5.1
36	YSLETA H S 1,275 students · 9th–12th	1,275	9th–12th	5.1
37	EL PASO ACADEMY 240 students · 9th–12th	240	9th–12th	4.8
38	PEBBLE HILLS H S 2,912 students · 9th–12th	2,912	9th–12th	4.8
39	HORIZON H S 1,579 students · 9th–12th	1,579	9th–12th	4.7
40	KEYS ACAD 78 students · 6th–12th	78	6th–12th	4.6
41	AUSTIN H S 1,097 students · 9th–12th	1,097	9th–12th	4.4
42	JEFFERSON H S 1,040 students · 9th–12th	1,040	9th–12th	4.2
43	CLINT H S 734 students · 9th–12th	734	9th–12th	4.0
44	MONTWOOD H S 2,568 students · 9th–12th	2,568	9th–12th	3.9
Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	FATHER YERMO SCHOOLS Private 111 students · 9th–12th	111	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL Private 383 students · 9th–12th	383	9th–12th	Not Rated
3	LYDIA PATTERSON INSTITUTE Private 250 students · 7th–12th	250	7th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

16 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	PARKLAND PRE K CENTER 278 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	278	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.3
2	EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - H S EAST 371 students · 9th–11th	371	9th–11th	6.2
3	YSLETA PK CENTER 444 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	444	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.6
4	HARMONY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE - EL PASO 1,123 students · Pre-K–9th	1,123	Pre-K–9th	5.5
5	DELTA ACADEMY 47 students · 7th–11th	47	7th–11th	5.4
6	HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - EL PASO 1,361 students · Pre-K–12th	1,361	Pre-K–12th	4.5
Private Schools 10 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	NORTHEAST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 75 students · Pre-K–12th	75	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	JESUS CHAPEL SCHOOL Private 90 students · Pre-K–12th	90	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	RADFORD SCHOOL Private 216 students · Pre-K–12th	216	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	EL PASO BRIDGES ACADEMY Private 44 students · 1st–11th	44	1st–11th	Not Rated
5	IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 392 students · Pre-K–12th	392	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
6	EL PASO ADVENTIST JUNIOR ACADEMY Private 34 students · Kindergarten–10th	34	Kindergarten–10th	Not Rated
7	LORETTO ACADEMY Private 556 students · Pre-K–12th	556	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
8	BETHESDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 39 students · 2nd–12th	39	2nd–12th	Not Rated
9	LIFE CENTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 16 students · Kindergarten–11th	16	Kindergarten–11th	Not Rated
10	NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF EL PASO INC. Private 20 students · Pre-K–11th	20	Pre-K–11th	Not Rated

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.

Quick Facts

State: Texas
Total Schools: 239
Elementary: 141
Middle: 35
High: 47
Districts: 13
Avg Rating: 4.9/10

Resources

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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

Nearby Cities

Lewisville (3 schools)

Horizon City (2 schools)

12 mi

San Elizario (6 schools)

16 mi

Canutillo (10 schools)

Other Major Cities in Texas

Top metros statewide by school count.

Houston 899 schools San Antonio 616 schools Dallas 480 schools Austin 339 schools Fort Worth 288 schools

Featured Rankings

See our in-depth rankings with interactive maps, score breakdowns, and school spotlights.

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 4.9 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in EL Paso, Texas?

The top-ranked school in EL Paso on MySchoolScout is Hawkins EL with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in EL Paso, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in EL Paso on MySchoolScout is Hawkins EL with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What is the best middle school in EL Paso, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in EL Paso on MySchoolScout is Wiggs Middle with a composite score of 7.3/10.

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 7.9/10.

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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.