For the 2025 school year, there are 251 public schools serving 169,858 students in El Paso County, TX (there are , serving 7,391 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in El Paso County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in El Paso County, TX are Transmountain Early College High School, Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School and Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Paso County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in El Paso County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in El Paso County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Transmountain Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9570 Gateway N Blvd Ec
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 887-6805
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 887-6805
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6201 High Ridge Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 230-5148
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 230-5148
Gr: PK-5 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6701 S Desert Blvd Building N
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1700
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7965 Artcraft
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7401
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7401
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Silva Health Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Val Verde St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hornedo Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6101 High Ridge
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2200
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,388 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tippin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6541 Bear Rdg Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 585-4750
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 585-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Eastwood Knolls International
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10000 Buckwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4400
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4400
Gr: K-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5950 Sean Haggerty
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6700
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Clint Isd Early College Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13100 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-8100
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-8100
Gr: 8-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Glen Cove Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10955 Sam Snead Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5500
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Ramona El Stem Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
351 Nichols Rd
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7700
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7700
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 55% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8040 Yermoland
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-1300
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Alicia R Chacon International
Alternative School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
920 Burgundy Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9200
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9200
Gr: K-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Valle Verde Early College High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
919 Hunter Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-1500
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Vista Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10801 La Subida Dr
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-5700
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Eastwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10530 Janway Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4600
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
The Linguistic Academy Of El Paso-cultural Demo Site
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5141 Upper Valley Rd
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Mission Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10700 Gateway E
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 937-1200
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 937-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Cactus Trails
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14701 Ralph Seitsinger Dr
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2602
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2602
Gr: PK-5 | 1,010 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5000 Luke St
El Paso, TX 79908
(915) 587-2520
El Paso, TX 79908
(915) 587-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2222.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Thunderbird Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6950
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Loma Verde
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12150 Ted Houghton
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8600
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Edgemere International School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10300 Edgemere Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4700
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Tom Lea Jr Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4851 Marcus Uribe Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 774-7725
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 774-7725
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
Scotsdale Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 Mcrae Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4800
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Cielo Vista Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Basil Ct
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8375
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8375
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5816 Stephenson Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4700 Rutherford Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5430 Buckley Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2700
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
Horizon Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13601 Ryderwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7400
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
Harmony Science Academy (El Paso)
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9405 Betel Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 859-4620
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 859-4620
Gr: 6-12 | 1,003 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Polk Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
940 Belvidere St
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2775
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2775
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3434.
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14900 Tierra Mirage
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2400
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,054 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3535.
Harmony School Of Excellence - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9435 Betel Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 307-4412
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 307-4412
Gr: K-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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El Paso County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
About Face Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
220 Lawton Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
Gr: 4-5
500 S Hills St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-8050
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
1000 N Grama St
El Paso, TX 79903
(915) 231-2620
El Paso, TX 79903
(915) 231-2620
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
4400 Elm St
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 231-2260
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 231-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
320 S Piedras St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8120
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8120
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
7024 Cielo Vista Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 881-6950
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 881-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
4400 Blanco Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 351-3260
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 351-3260
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3700 Thomason Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2580
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2580
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Burnham Wood High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10432 Brian Mooney
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 594-3388
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 594-3388
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 68%
7988 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7500
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
9393 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-8300
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Canutillo Jjaep (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7965 Artcraft Rd
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 877-7444
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 877-7444
Gr: 6-12
Cesar Chavez Jjaep (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Gr: 5-12
Cesar Chavez Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8445 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9800
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9800
Gr: 7-8
Cesar Chavez Ms Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8445 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9800
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9800
Gr: 7-8
Clint Isd Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7814 Alameda
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 434-9600
Gr: 12 | 1 student
4860 Tropicana Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2600
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
7755 Franklin Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-6900
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
600 Ne 4th St
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2600
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2600
Gr: 9 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
5411 Wren Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 780-1040
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 780-1040
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1800 Winslow Rd
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2400
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2400
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1641 Billie Marie Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5300
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5300
Gr: 7-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
5249 Bastille Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2560
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
301 Lisbon
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 230-2000
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 230-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,245 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dr Lorenzo G Lafarelle Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4500 Lawrence Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 751-7186
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 751-7186
Gr: 7 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Dr Lorenzo G Lafarelle Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
5209 Hercules
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 751-7186
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 751-7186
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
6531 Boeing Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-3781
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-3781
Gr: PK-5
14400 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-3200
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-3200
Gr: 9-10 | 1,047 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
El Paso Psychiatric Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5300 Warriors Dr
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 532-2202
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 532-2202
El Paso School Of Excellence (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1599 George Dieter Rd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 595-1599
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 595-1599
Gr: PK-5
El Paso School Of Excellence Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1605 George Dieter
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 598-1755
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 598-1755
Gr: 6-8
404 N Hwy 123
El Paso, TX 79912
(512) 778-0421
El Paso, TX 79912
(512) 778-0421
Gr: K-5 | 1,098 student Minority enrollment: 82%
Excell Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
12280 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3915
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3915
Gr: 6-11 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in El Paso County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in El Paso County, TX include Transmountain Early College High School, Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School and Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs).
How many public schools are located in El Paso County?
251 public schools are located in El Paso County.
What percentage of students in El Paso County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in El Paso County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in El Paso County?
El Paso County public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in El Paso County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in El Paso County include: Magoffin Middle School vs. Canyon Hills Middle School, Brown Middle School vs. Hornedo Middle School, Canyon Hills Middle School vs. Magoffin Middle School
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