2023 Best Middle Schools in the El Paso Area

#1 Best Private K-12 Schools in El Paso Area.

Radford School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

EL PASO, TX,

PK, K-12,

48 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The school is amazing! The teachers work with you to help you understand the course materials. They offer amazing college/test prep, which isn't really offered at other schools. Radford teaches you....

Read 48 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 248,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#1 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

Alicia R. Chacon International School

Blue checkmark.

Ysleta Independent School District, TX,

K-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says I was a student at this school and I loved it! Faculty and staff are really nice to students, very supportive. The school has a great environment, it's really a great school. The students have the....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 820,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#2 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

Eastwood Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Ysleta Independent School District, TX,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says EMS cares about your education as much as you do. There is a great sense of community here. The Orchestra is amazing..

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,005,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#3 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

Eastwood Knolls International School

Blue checkmark.

Ysleta Independent School District, TX,

PK, K-8,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Very pleased with the staff and teachers at EKIS! My child came from a charter school and I was skeptical about sending her to a public school but EKIS has exceeded my expectations of what a public....

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 846,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

White Sands Elementary School

Las Cruces Public Schools, NM,

PK, K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 286,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

John Drugan School

Blue checkmark.

Socorro Independent School District, TX,

K-9,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says I absolutely have enjoyed my last years at John Drugan. The faculty and administrators always have your best interests in mind to ensure that your education is fun and beneficial..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,216,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#2 Best Private K-12 Schools in El Paso Area.

Loretto Academy

Private School,

EL PASO, TX,

PK, K-12,

185 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The sisterhood at Loretto would be something I wouldn't change for the world. A college-prep school like non other which has prepared me for the next challenge I will tackle, college! I am very....

Read 185 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 650,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#3 Best Private K-12 Schools in El Paso Area.

Immanuel Christian School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

EL PASO, TX,

PK, K-12,

46 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My daughter is an example of what an ICS education can do. She started in the 3 year old class and became a proud graduate. Immanuel prepared her academically for UTEP. Many of her professors....

Read 46 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 500,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#6 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

J. Paul Taylor Academy

Public School,

LAS CRUCES, NM,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 200,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#7 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

Hornedo Middle School

El Paso Independent School District, TX,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says Being a current 10th grader now, I went to Hornedo from 7th to 8th grade. Although some teachers are a pain, an amazing one I recommend 110% is Mr. Mora. He absolutely cares about ALL of his....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,299,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#8 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

Col. John O. Ensor Middle School

Socorro Independent School District, TX,

6-8,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 2.6 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says This school has really great teachers and it is a really friendly environment. Every time i go visit it feels like i belong there all over again. It left me with great memories..

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,185,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#9 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

Young Women's Leadership Academy

Blue checkmark.

Ysleta Independent School District, TX,

6-11,

17 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says I have attended this school since the sixth grade in which I underwent a rigorous application process that consisted of interviews, tests, and writing. These are all fundamentally necessary to not...I have witnessed my peers grow and develop into wonderful people that can overcome many obstacles placed in their path. All the administration have given us the tools we need to ultimately survive.While this is a huge aspect of YWLA, so are the academics, extracurricular activities, and organizations.The teachers are wonderful, engaging, and are ready to help at any time, even when they are not related to academics themselves. Everyone can tryout for sports and apply to organizations and there....

Read 17 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 400,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#4 Best Private K-12 Schools in El Paso Area.

Mesilla Valley Christian School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

LAS CRUCES, NM,

K-12,

40 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Attending Mesilla Valley Christian School has been a huge blessing for me. Ever since I started school, I had been in the public school system. Then, my sophomore year of high school, I transferred....

Read 40 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 392,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#10 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

Harmony Science Academy - El Paso

Blue checkmark.

Harmony Public Schools - West Texas, TX,

6-12,

107 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Harmony is a small growing charter school. Here you are taught discipline as it's highly enforced, but don't be scared it's not bad. For a small school we have a culturally diverse student body and....

Read 107 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,010,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#11 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

Sun Ridge Middle School

Socorro Independent School District, TX,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Teachers are extremely helpful, and make sure to provide the students with different resources in order to create a learning environment that is fun for the students and make sure that every learning....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 956,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#12 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

Bill Sybert School

Socorro Independent School District, TX,

PK, K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 806,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#5 Best Private K-12 Schools in El Paso Area.

Jesus Chapel School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

EL PASO, TX,

PK, K-12,

12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I absolutely love the environment at JCS. The staff is not perfect by any means, but I believe they try to please the Lord and teach the students to seek Him in all circumstances. My graduate was....

Read 12 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 110,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

#13 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

SSG Manuel R. Puentes Middle School

Socorro Independent School District, TX,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 1,054,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#14 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

Hurshel Antwine Elementary School

Socorro Independent School District, TX,

5-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Good communication kept with parents. The teachers kept up with students during the pandemic and did a great job with remote learning. They kept encouraging participation and attendance and even had....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 583,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#15 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

William D. Slider Middle School

Socorro Independent School District, TX,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 803,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#16 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

Ernesto Serna School

Socorro Independent School District, TX,

K-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 661,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#17 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

Camino Real Middle School

Las Cruces Public Schools, NM,

6-8,

11 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Camino Real Middle School - is a wonderful school. The administration, faculty, and staff made my three years; as a student fun and safe. The school is well rounded in their curriculum; that prepares....

Read 11 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 1,001,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#18 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

Richardson Middle School

El Paso Independent School District, TX,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 729,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#19 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

Santa Teresa Middle School

Gadsden Independent Schools, NM,

7-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 616,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#20 Best Public Middle Schools in El Paso Area.

Desert Wind Elementary School

Socorro Independent School District, TX,

PK, K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 831,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,