For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 6,955 students in the neighborhood of Northeast El Paso, El Paso, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Northeast El Paso are North Star Elementary School, Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory and Whitaker Elementary School. 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Northeast El Paso, El Paso, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5950 Sean Haggerty
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6700
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4700 Rutherford Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Desertaire Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6301 Tiger Eye Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6400
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Joseph Torres Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10700 Rushing
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 230-2000
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 230-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Harmony School Of Innovation - El Paso
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5210 Fairbanks Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-2929
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 757-2929
Grades: PK-12
| 1,361 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Parkland Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6330 Deer Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6600
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 434-6600
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #88.
Charles Middle School
(Math: 39% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #99.
Richardson Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11350 Loma Franklin Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-6650
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-6650
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #1010.
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10275 Alcan Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3580
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1111.
Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11141 Loma Roja
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 849-5700
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 849-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #1212.
Terrace Hills Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4535 Blossom Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 231-2120
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
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 888-4700
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northeast El Paso, El Paso, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northeast El Paso, El Paso, TX include North Star Elementary School, Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory and Whitaker Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast El Paso, El Paso?
13 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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