Top 10 Best El Paso County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 250 public schools serving 170,967 students in El Paso County, TX (there are 60 private schools, serving 7,444 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 Silva Health Magnet, Valle Verde Early College High School and Clint Isd Early College Academy. 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 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in El Paso County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Silva Health Magnet
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
121 Val Verde St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 533-9654
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Valle Verde Early College High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
919 Hunter Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Clint Isd Early College Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13100 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 926-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Rank: #44.
Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6201 High Ridge Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 774-7750
Grades: PK-5
| 801 students
Rank: #55.
Transmountain Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9570 Gateway N Blvd Ec
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 887-6805
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
Tippin Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6541 Bear Rdg Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 585-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #77.
Hornedo Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6101 High Ridge
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,296 students
Rank: #88.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 59% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8040 Yermoland
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-1300
Grades: 6-12
| 332 students
Rank: #99.
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7965 Artcraft
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7401
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #1010.
Polk Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
940 Belvidere St
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6970
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #1111.
Eastwood Knolls International
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10000 Buckwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 804 students
Rank: #1212.
Alicia R Chacon International
Alternative School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
920 Burgundy Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9200
Grades: K-8
| 829 students
Rank: #1313.
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6701 S Desert Blvd Building N
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Rank: #1414.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5950 Sean Haggerty
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #1515.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
351 Nichols Rd
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7700
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1616.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5000 Luke St
El Paso, TX 79908
(915) 587-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Rank: #1717.
Glen Cove Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10955 Sam Snead Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #1818.
Hughey Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6201 Hughey
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 832-6670
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #1919.
Eastwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10530 Janway Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #2020.
Cactus Trails
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14701 Ralph Seitsinger Dr
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 938-2602
Grades: PK-5
| 1,027 students
Rank: #2121.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5816 Stephenson Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #2222.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530 Thunderbird Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #2323.
Vista Hills Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10801 La Subida Dr
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #2424.
Loma Verde
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12150 Ted Houghton
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 794 students
Rank: #2525.
Harmony School Of Excellence - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9435 Betel Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 307-4412
Grades: K-5
| 702 students
Rank: #2626.
Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso East
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1599 George Dieter Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 298-3637
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #2727.
Zach White Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4256 Roxbury Dr
El Paso, TX 79922
(915) 584-1141
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #2828.
Edgemere International School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10300 Edgemere Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #2929.
Harmony Science Academy (El Paso)
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9405 Betel Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 859-4620
Grades: 6-12
| 1,020 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5430 Buckley Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Howard Burnham Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7310 Bishop Flores Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-9499
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #3232.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #3333.
John Drugan School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12451 Pellicano
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 1,118 students
Rank: #3434.
Sgt Roberto Ituarte
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12860 Tierra Sonora
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #3535.
Scotsdale Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2901 Mcrae Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
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El Paso County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
220 Lawton Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
500 S Hills St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
1000 N Grama St
El Paso, TX 79903
(915) 231-2620
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
2231 Arizona Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 546-9012
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
7090 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7400
Grades: K-6
| 309 students
4400 Elm St
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 231-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
320 S Piedras St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8120
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
7024 Cielo Vista Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 881-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
5330 Sweetwater Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 849-2840
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4400 Blanco Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 351-3260
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
3700 Thomason Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2580
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Burnham Wood High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
10432 Brian Mooney
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 594-3388
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
7988 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
9393 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
7965 Artcraft Rd
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 877-7444
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
218 Barker Rd
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7600
Grades: PK-6
| 388 students
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
8445 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9800
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
8445 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9800
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
5508 Delta Dr
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 887-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
4860 Tropicana Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
600 Ne 4th St
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2600
Grades: 9
| 44 students
5411 Wren Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 780-1040
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
1641 Billie Marie Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5300
Grades: 7-8
| 283 students
5249 Bastille Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
4500 Lawrence Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 751-7186
Grades: 7
| 2 students
5209 Hercules
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 751-7186
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
6531 Boeing Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-3781
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6531 Boeing Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-3781
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6531 Boeing Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-3781
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
14400 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-3200
Grades: 9-10
| 1,047 students
5300 Warriors Dr
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 532-2202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
El Paso School Of Excellence (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Charter School
1599 George Dieter Rd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 595-1599
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1605 George Dieter
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 598-1755
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
10400 Alameda
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 937-4200
Grades: PK-1
| 346 students
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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 Silva Health Magnet, Valle Verde Early College High School and Clint Isd Early College Academy.
How many public schools are located in El Paso County?
250 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in El Paso County are often viewed compared to one another?

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