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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best El Paso County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 62 public high schools serving 59,736 students in El Paso County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in El Paso County, TX are Transmountain Early College High School, Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) and Silva Health Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Paso County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in El Paso County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
El Paso County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clint Isd Early College Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Telles Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2851 Grant Ave Bldg A
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11881 Dyer St
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 888-4700
Gr: 6-9 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso East
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1599 George Dieter Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 298-3637
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Eastwood High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2430 Mcrae Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Harmony School Of Science - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1730 Joe Battle Blvd
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 626-5086
Gr: PK-10 | 1,308 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
405 Walleberg
El Paso, TX 79912
(956) 888-8000
Gr: 6-11 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5210 Fairbanks Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-2929
Gr: PK-12 | 1,306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Coronado High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Champions Pl
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,576 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1818.
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2231 Arizona Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4830
Gr: 6-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Davinci School For Science And The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
785 Southwestern Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-4024
Gr: 7-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Options High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12380 Pine Springs
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Franklin High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 N Resler Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,835 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
Gr: 6-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
J M Hanks High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 Lee Trevino Dr
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Horizon Crossing St
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 888-4300
Gr: 6-10 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Del Valle High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Bordeaux Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,798 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Montwood High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12000 Montwood
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Pebble Hills High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14400 Pebble Hills Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,952 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
El Paso High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E Schuster Ave
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,636 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Bel Air High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
731 Yarbrough Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,866 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Anthony High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Wildcat Dr
Anthony, TX 79821
(915) 886-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
El Paso Academy West
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 W Redd Rd
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 845-7997
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Americas High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12101 Pellicano
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14964 Greg Dr
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3434.
Chapin High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 Dyer St
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,766 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3535.
Eastlake High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13000 Emerald Pass
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,004 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in El Paso County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in El Paso County, TX include Transmountain Early College High School, Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) and Silva Health Magnet.
How many public high schools are located in El Paso County?
59 public high schools are located in El Paso County.
What is the racial composition of students in El Paso County?
El Paso County public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in El Paso County are often viewed compared to one another?

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