Top 10 Best Northeast El Paso Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,814 students in the neighborhood of Northeast El Paso, El Paso, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Northeast El Paso are Transmountain Early College High School, North Star Elementary School and Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northeast El Paso, El Paso, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northeast El Paso, El Paso, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11881 Dyer St
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 888-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4700 Rutherford Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #55.
Desertaire Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6301 Tiger Eye Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #66.
Dr Joseph Torres Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10700 Rushing
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 230-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5210 Fairbanks Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-2929
Grades: PK-12
| 1,361 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Parkland Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6330 Deer Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6600
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #99.
Charles Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4909 Trojan Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6550
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #1010.
Richardson Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11350 Loma Franklin Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-6650
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #1111.
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10275 Alcan Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1212.
Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11141 Loma Roja
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 849-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #1313.
Parkland High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5932 Quail Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,582 students
Rank: #1414.
Irvin High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 Sanders
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 951 students
Rank: #1515.
Andress High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 Sun Valley Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,425 students
Rank: #1616.
Terrace Hills Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4535 Blossom Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2120
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy
Charter School
11881 Dyer St
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 888-4700
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
Rank: n/an/a
Parkland Pre K Center
9290 Pickerel Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 435-7800
Grades: PK
| 278 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northeast El Paso, El Paso, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northeast El Paso, El Paso, TX include Transmountain Early College High School, North Star Elementary School and Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast El Paso, El Paso?
18 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast El Paso, El Paso.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northeast El Paso, El Paso?
the neighborhood of Northeast El Paso, El Paso public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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