Best Schools in El Paso, NM
El Paso, NM has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,647 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in El Paso exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in El Paso, NM
The top high schools in El Paso, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alamogordo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1579 Students
2. Santa Teresa High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1198 Students
3. Chaparral High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1067 Students
Best Middle Schools in El Paso, NM
The top middle schools in El Paso, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain View Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
2. Santa Teresa Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 625 Students
3. Chaparral Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 608 Students
Best Elementary Schools in El Paso, NM
The top elementary schools in El Paso, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 366 Students
2. Santa Teresa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 501 Students
3. Yucca Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
4. Riverside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 483 Students
5. Yucca Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 473 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in El Paso, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
El Paso, NM has a total population of 100 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in El Paso, NM
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 El Paso, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in El Paso, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for El Paso, NM.
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 El Paso, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in El Paso, NM
How many schools are in El Paso, NM?
El Paso, NM has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,647 students in total.
How do schools in El Paso perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in El Paso score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in El Paso exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in El Paso?
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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