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.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Palm Tree Academy is El Paso Bridges Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The J Center For Early Learning (1.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The J Center For Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
4408 N Stanton St
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 534-1234
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 534-1234
1.2 miles
Gr: K | 106 students
El Paso Bridges Academy
Special Education School
5700 Cromo
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 532-6647
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 532-6647
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 51 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
524 Thunderbird Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-6642
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-6642
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Tuition listed
The Cherry Hill School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
805 Cherry Hill
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 900-1800
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 900-1800
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students
St. Francis Montessori Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
6280 Los Robles Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 842-1765
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 842-1765
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
El Paso Bridges Academy
Special Education School
5700 Cromo
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 532-6647
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 532-6647
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 51 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
La Paz Language Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1035 Belvidere St Ste 200
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 588-8957
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 588-8957
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students
Cathedral High School
All-boys (Catholic)
1309 N Stanton St
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 532-3238
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 532-3238
3.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Bethel Christian School
(Assembly of God)
6301 Alabama St
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 565-2222
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 565-2222
4.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 172 students
Lydia Patterson Institute ![Lydia Patterson Institute Photo]( "Lydia Patterson Institute Photo")
(Methodist)
517 S Florence St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 533-8286
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 533-8286
4.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
El Paso Bridges Academy
Special Education School
5700 Cromo
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 532-6647
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 532-6647
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 51 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
524 Thunderbird Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-6642
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-6642
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Tuition listed
The Cherry Hill School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
805 Cherry Hill
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 900-1800
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 900-1800
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
244 N Resler Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 587-4652
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 587-4652
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 97 students
La Paz Language Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1035 Belvidere St Ste 200
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 588-8957
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 588-8957
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The J Center For Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
4408 N Stanton St
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 534-1234
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 534-1234
1.2 miles
Gr: K | 106 students
524 Thunderbird Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-6642
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 584-6642
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Tuition listed
The Cherry Hill School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
805 Cherry Hill
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 900-1800
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 900-1800
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students
St. Francis Montessori Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
6280 Los Robles Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 842-1765
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 842-1765
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
244 N Resler Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 587-4652
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 587-4652
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 97 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dr Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5430 Buckley Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2700
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2700
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Thunderbird Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6950
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6950
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6508 Fiesta Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3225
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3225
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
El Paso Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1918 Texas Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 298-3900
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 298-3900
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6445 Escondido Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3700
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3700
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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