For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,526 students in the neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Central El Paso are Telles Academy, Zavala Elementary School and Crockett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Central El Paso, El Paso, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 N Hammett St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8160
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8160
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Wheeling Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-8675
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-8675
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Bowie High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 S San Marcial St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7000
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 236-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,007 students
Rank: #55.
Guillen Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Cotton St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-4620
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 496-4620
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso, TX include Telles Academy, Zavala Elementary School and Crockett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso?
the neighborhood of Central El Paso, El Paso public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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