For the 2026-27 school year, there are 67 public middle schools serving 47,235 students in El Paso County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in El Paso County, TX are Hornedo Middle School, Eastwood Knolls International and Young Women's Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Paso County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in El Paso County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hornedo Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6101 High Ridge
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2200
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Eastwood Knolls International
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10000 Buckwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4400
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 434-4400
Gr: K-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 55% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8040 Yermoland
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-1300
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Alicia R Chacon International
Alternative School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
920 Burgundy Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9200
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9200
Gr: K-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Harmony Science Academy (El Paso)
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9405 Betel Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 859-4620
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 859-4620
Gr: 6-12 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Col John O Ensor Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13600 Ryderwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6000
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Telles Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 Grant Ave Bldg A
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11881 Dyer St
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 888-4700
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 888-4700
Gr: 6-9 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Eastwood Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2612 Chaswood St
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-4300
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
John Drugan School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12451 Pellicano
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6800
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 937-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Bill Sybert School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11530 Edgemere Blvd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4400
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Spec Rafael Hernando Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3451 Rich Beem Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9800
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Harmony School Of Science - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1730 Joe Battle Blvd
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 626-5086
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 626-5086
Gr: PK-10 | 1,308 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Wiggs Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Cir Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 231-2100
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 231-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Walleberg
El Paso, TX 79912
(956) 888-8000
El Paso, TX 79912
(956) 888-8000
Gr: 6-11 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5210 Fairbanks Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-2929
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-2929
Gr: PK-12 | 1,306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Vista Del Futuro Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1671 Bob Hope Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 855-8143
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 855-8143
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2231 Arizona Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4830
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4830
Gr: 6-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8101 Whitus Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8750
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8750
Gr: PK-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Charles Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4909 Trojan Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6550
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Davinci School For Science And The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
785 Southwestern Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-4024
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-4024
Gr: 7-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Montwood Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11710 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5800
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 444-0188
Gr: 6-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Hanks Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11201 Pebble Hills Blvd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5300
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
William D Slider Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11700 School Ln
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5400
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Jane A Hambric School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3535 Nolan Richardson Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4600
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 937-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Jose J Alderete Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Talbot St
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6600
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Horizon Crossing St
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 888-4300
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 888-4300
Gr: 6-10 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Bel Air Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7909 Ranchland Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2200
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Canutillo Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7311 Bosque Rd
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7900
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Sun Ridge Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2210 Sun Country Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6600
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3333.
Ssg Manuel R Puentes
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3216 Tim Foster
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9200
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3434.
Richardson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11350 Loma Franklin Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-6650
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3535.
Don Haskins Pk-8
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Mulberry
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 236-3400
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 236-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 1,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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El Paso County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
About Face Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
220 Lawton Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3240
Gr: 4-5
500 S Hills St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-8050
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
1000 N Grama St
El Paso, TX 79903
(915) 231-2620
El Paso, TX 79903
(915) 231-2620
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
4400 Elm St
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 231-2260
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 231-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
320 S Piedras St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8120
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8120
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
7024 Cielo Vista Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 881-6950
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 881-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
4400 Blanco Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 351-3260
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 351-3260
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3700 Thomason Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2580
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 231-2580
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Burnham Wood High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10432 Brian Mooney
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 594-3388
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 594-3388
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 68%
7988 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7500
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
9393 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-8300
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Canutillo Jjaep (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7965 Artcraft Rd
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 877-7444
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 877-7444
Gr: 6-12
Cesar Chavez Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8445 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9800
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9800
Gr: 7-8
Cesar Chavez Ms Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8445 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9800
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9800
Gr: 7-8
Clint Isd Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7814 Alameda
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79928
(915) 434-9600
Gr: 12 | 1 student
4860 Tropicana Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2600
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
7755 Franklin Dr
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-6900
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
600 Ne 4th St
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2600
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2600
Gr: 9 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
5411 Wren Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 780-1040
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 780-1040
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1800 Winslow Rd
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2400
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-2400
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1641 Billie Marie Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5300
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5300
Gr: 7-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
5249 Bastille Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2560
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Dr Lorenzo G Lafarelle Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4500 Lawrence Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 751-7186
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 751-7186
Gr: 7 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Dr Lorenzo G Lafarelle Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
5209 Hercules
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 751-7186
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 751-7186
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
6531 Boeing Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-3781
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-3781
Gr: PK-5
14400 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-3200
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 937-3200
Gr: 9-10 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
El Paso Psychiatric Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5300 Warriors Dr
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 532-2202
El Paso, TX 79998
(915) 532-2202
El Paso School Of Excellence (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1599 George Dieter Rd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 595-1599
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 595-1599
Gr: PK-5
El Paso School Of Excellence Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1605 George Dieter
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 598-1755
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 598-1755
Gr: 6-8
404 N Hwy 123
El Paso, TX 79912
(512) 778-0421
El Paso, TX 79912
(512) 778-0421
Gr: K-5 | 1,098 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Excell Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
12280 Socorro Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3915
San Elizario, TX 79849
(915) 872-3915
Gr: 6-11 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
300 N E Camp
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 764-2712
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 764-2712
Gr: PK-3 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Show 44 more closed public schools in El Paso County, TX (out of 79 total schools)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in El Paso County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in El Paso County, TX include Hornedo Middle School, Eastwood Knolls International and Young Women's Leadership Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in El Paso County?
71 public middle schools are located in El Paso County.
What is the racial composition of students in El Paso County?
El Paso County public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in El Paso County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in El Paso County include: Magoffin Middle School vs. Canyon Hills Middle School, Brown Middle School vs. Hornedo Middle School, Canyon Hills Middle School vs. Magoffin Middle School
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