For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,133 students in the neighborhood of West Central El Paso, El Paso, TX.
The top ranked public schools in West Central El Paso are Lamar Elementary School, Wiggs Middle School and Mesita Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Central El Paso, El Paso, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (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 West Central El Paso, El Paso, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1440 E Cliff Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3200
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Wiggs Middle School
(Math: 42% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: #33.
Mesita Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3307 N Stanton
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8180
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8180
Grades: PK-5
| 933 students
Rank: #44.
Triumph Public High Schools-el Paso West
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 N Mesa St
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 532-7216
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 532-7216
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
About Face Program Elementary School
Alternative School
1440 E Cliff
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-3150
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-3150
Grades: 2-5
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Central El Paso, El Paso, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Central El Paso, El Paso, TX include Lamar Elementary School, Wiggs Middle School and Mesita Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central El Paso, El Paso?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central El Paso, El Paso.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Central El Paso, El Paso?
the neighborhood of West Central 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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