Palm Tree Academy in El Paso, TX, serves 26 students from pre–kindergarten through 5th grade in a city–based setting in Northwest El Paso.
Founded in 2006, the co–ed school follows an Islamic orientation and religious affiliation.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 with 8 total teachers supporting small class sizes.
Palm Tree Academy is one of several private elementary schools in El Paso, offering early childhood education in a large city community.
The student body includes approximately 27% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school's enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: “It is not what is poured into the student, but what is planted, that counts.” – E. P. Bertin
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Palm Tree Academy?
The application deadline for Palm Tree Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Palm Tree Academy located?
Palm Tree Academy is located in the Northwest El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 9 other private schools located in Northwest El Paso.
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