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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best El Paso County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 244 public schools serving 169,858 students in El Paso County, TX (there are 54 private schools, serving 7,186 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 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in El Paso County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Transmountain Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9570 Gateway N Blvd Ec
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 887-6805
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6201 High Ridge Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 230-5148
Gr: PK-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6701 S Desert Blvd Building N
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7965 Artcraft
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7401
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Silva Health Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
121 Val Verde St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hornedo Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6101 High Ridge
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tippin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6541 Bear Rdg Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 585-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Eastwood Knolls International
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10000 Buckwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4400
Gr: K-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5950 Sean Haggerty
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Clint Isd Early College Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13100 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Glen Cove Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10955 Sam Snead Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Ramona El Stem Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
351 Nichols Rd
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 55% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8040 Yermoland
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Alicia R Chacon International
Alternative School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
920 Burgundy Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9200
Gr: K-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Valle Verde Early College High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
919 Hunter Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Vista Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10801 La Subida Dr
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Eastwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10530 Janway Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
The Linguistic Academy Of El Paso-cultural Demo Site
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5141 Upper Valley Rd
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Mission Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10700 Gateway E
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 937-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Cactus Trails
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14701 Ralph Seitsinger Dr
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2602
Gr: PK-5 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5000 Luke St
El Paso, TX 79908
(915) 587-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2222.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530 Thunderbird Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Loma Verde
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12150 Ted Houghton
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Edgemere International School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10300 Edgemere Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Tom Lea Jr Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4851 Marcus Uribe Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 774-7725
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
Scotsdale Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2901 Mcrae Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Cielo Vista Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9000 Basil Ct
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8375
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5816 Stephenson Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4700 Rutherford Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Dr Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5430 Buckley Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
Horizon Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13601 Ryderwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3232.
Harmony Science Academy (El Paso)
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9405 Betel Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 859-4620
Gr: 6-12 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Polk Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
940 Belvidere St
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2775
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3434.
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14900 Tierra Mirage
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3535.
Harmony School Of Excellence - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9435 Betel Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 307-4412
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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