16. Ysleta Isd
City: El Paso, TX
Category: Education
Description: Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) is the second largest school district in El Paso and covers a wide swath of east El Paso, with around 45,000 students in 58 buildings. It is the third largest employer in El Paso. Ysleta ISD incorporates 7 high schools, 11 middle schools, 38 elementary schools (including two pre-kindergarten schools), and 6 special campuses, including Ysleta Community Learning Center for adults.
City: El Paso, TX
Category: Education
18. El Paso Jewish Academy
City: El Paso, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (915) 833-0808
Address: 805 Cherry Hill Lane
Description: This community elementary and middle school (grades 1 to 8) provides an integrated Jewish and secular curriculum and welcomes children and their families from all the varied backgrounds of Jewish life. The school teaches Judaic concepts and traditions in a manner that acknowledges, respects, and celebrates the diversity of the Jewish people. Approximately 25 percent of the students’ day is dedicated to Judaic studies, and various secular and Jewish subjects in the curriculum are carefully interwoven so that many secular academic skills are taught or reinforced while students are learning Judaics. New students must go through an admissions process that includes past school records, standardized test scores, and a classroom visit.
City: El Paso, TX
Category: Education
Address: 8960 Escobar Dr.
City: El Paso, TX
Category: Education
Address: 1300 Hardaway
21. Palm Tree Academy
City: El Paso, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (915) 581-7729
Address: 143 Paragon Lane
Description: This small, non-profit Islamic academy offers full academics and Islamic studies to young students from pre-kindergarten through first grade. Combining Islamic principles and academic excellence, the school strives to create a learning process that is challenging, rewarding, and meaningful. The school offers full day programs, as well as an optional half-day program for pre-kindergarten children. The curriculum includes Qur’anic Studies, Arabic, and regular academic subjects, and limited scholarships are available for students with financial need that are in good academic standing.
22. All About Me Childcare Center
City: El Paso, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (915) 593-2100
Address: 10017 Montana Ave.
Description: Providing curriculum for all ages by licensed child-care providers with CPR and First Aid certifications. Hours: 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mon to Fri.
23. Gimme A Break!
City: El Paso, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (915) 587-5555
Address: 7108 North Mesa St.
Description: This hourly drop-in child-care center provides a unique approach to daycare with flexible drop-in services and no enrollment necessary. This is a great option if you don’t wish to send your child to full-time daycare, but need to catch up on a few errands or take in a movie sans the kiddies. They serve children between 18 months and 12 years. No advance reservations are necessary for children over two years during the week, and you may also schedule weekend service for groups of five children or more with a reservation. Their program consists of day and evening child sitting, educational classes, and weekend parties. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon to Fri, weekends by appointment.
24. Grammies Daycare And Learning Center
City: El Paso, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (915) 833-0776
Address: 634 Sunland Park Dr.
Description: Their specialized curriculum, Learning About My World, is based on the Child Observation Record and encourages parent and family involvement to maintain consistency between the home and daycare. An after school program is offered at the newly opened Upper Valley location at 8030 Artcraft Rd. (915-587-0500), and the Spanish Enrichment Program helps begin and/or enhance children’s understanding of the Spanish language.
25. Just For You Daycare
City: El Paso, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (915) 857-5798
Address: 11920 Vista Del Sol Dr.
Description: This local chain daycare center serves newborn babies to children age 13 and have both a preschool and an after school program. Bilingual teachers supervise children in daily activities, games and play in the entertainment center and on the playground, and computer classes. Each center offers home-cooked hot meals and before and after school transportation. Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mon to Fri. The day care has three additional locations serving El Paso and nearby Horizon City at 2857 Saul Kleinfeld Dr. (915-856-1616), 13900 Montana Ave, (915-921-5000), 108 Biglow Place (Horizon City; 915-852-8181).
26. Teacher’S Apple/Angel’S Wings
City: El Paso, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (915) 592-2306
Address: 2812 Lee Trevino Dr.
Description: This daycare and preschool with two locations serves infants to age 12 in El Paso and Fort Bliss. They offer infant/toddler activities, arts and crafts, a preschool curriculum, learning through play, flexible hours, before and after school care, summer child care, and more. Their program provides opportunities for social, emotional, mental, physical, and language growth in a relaxed and positive atmosphere with exciting educational activities. Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon to Fri.