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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best El Paso Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 171 public elementary schools serving 102,572 students in El Paso, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in El Paso, TX are Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School, Hornedo Middle School and Tippin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Paso, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in El Paso have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in El Paso, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #20 - 2220. - 22.
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: #20 - 2220. - 22.
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: #20 - 2220. - 22.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
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%
Rank: #2929.
Lujan-chavez Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 Sun Country Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Col John O Ensor Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13600 Ryderwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Sgt Roberto Ituarte
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12860 Tierra Sonora
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3232.
Zach White Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4256 Roxbury Dr
El Paso, TX 79922
(915) 584-1141
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3333.
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: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1440 E Cliff Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in El Paso, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in El Paso, TX include Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School, Hornedo Middle School and Tippin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in El Paso?
171 public elementary schools are located in El Paso.
What is the racial composition of students in El Paso?
El Paso public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in El Paso are often viewed compared to one another?

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