Best Schools in Central, El Paso, TX
Central, El Paso, TX has 69 public schools (16 high, 9 middle, 38 elementary) serving 37,626 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Central exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central, El Paso, TX
The top high schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Silva Health Magnet
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 510 Students
2. Eastwood H S
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Ysleta Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2381 Students
3. Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 425 Students
4. Riverside H S
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Ysleta Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1001 Students
5. Chapin H S
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1718 Students
6. El Paso H S
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1580 Students
7. Burges H S
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1478 Students
8. Bowie H S
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1117 Students
9. Irvin H S
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 987 Students
10. Austin H S
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1184 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central, El Paso, TX
The top middle schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastwood Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Ysleta Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1265 Students
2. Wiggs Middle
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 861 Students
3. Canyon Hills Middle
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students
4. Riverside Middle
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Ysleta Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
5. Magoffin Middle
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
6. Cpt Gabriel Navarrete Middle
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 907 Students
7. El Paso Leadership Academy
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El Paso Leadership Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
8. Guillen Middle
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
9. Ross Middle
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central, El Paso, TX
The top elementary schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scotsdale El
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Ysleta Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students
2. Hawkins El
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students
3. Mesita El
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 940 Students
4. Cielo Vista El
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
5. Edgemere International School
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Ysleta Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 695 Students
6. Milam El
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 845 Students
7. Ramona El
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Ysleta Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
8. Lamar El
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 Students
9. Bliss El
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
10. General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8
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El Paso Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 916 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central, El Paso, TX
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central, El Paso, TX has a total population of 103,713 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central, El Paso, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Central, El Paso, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
65.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
56.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central, El Paso, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central, El Paso, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Central, El Paso, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central, El Paso, TX
How many schools are in Central, El Paso, TX?
Central, El Paso, TX has 69 public schools: 16 high schools, 9 middle schools and 38 elementary schools, serving 37,626 students in total.
How do schools in Central perform on state tests?
On average, 69 schools in Central score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Central exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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