Loving learning, learning life
Learning that grows with your child
A Reggio Emilia-inspired Christian school for children ages 1 through 14, where curiosity, creativity, and community shape each day.
What Makes Us Different
Why families choose First Pres
Environment as an educator
Outdoor learning daily
Child-led curriculum
Music, arts, and languages
Bilingual & multicultural emphasis
Deep family and community roots
Our Approach
A child-centered approach to lifelong learning
We believe every child is capable, curious, and full of potential. Our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum values exploration, creativity, and real-world learning. Indoors and outdoors, children co-create knowledge with teachers, peers, and nature itself. If you value outdoor time, hands-on learning, creativity, and a nurturing, faith-based environment, we might be the place for you.
1981
Year of founding
200+
Active students
1-14
in preschool
100%
Progressive education
About us
Rooted in purpose, growing with care
Our mission
At First Presbyterian School, we honor the worth and dignity of every child. Our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach nurtures the whole child — intellectually, socially, spiritually, and physically — through hands-on learning and meaningful relationships. Rooted in Christian values and open to all faiths, we believe each child learns best when seen, heard, and respected.
Our story
Founded in 1981 as a preschool, our school has grown into a vibrant community serving students ages 1 to 14. Guided by dedicated educators and supported by First Presbyterian Church of El Paso, we’ve expanded to include elementary and middle school programs while remaining true to our whole-child, child-centered philosophy.
Inspired by Reggio Emilia
Children are powerful learners. At First Pres, we follow their questions and curiosity, inviting them to construct knowledge through art, play, projects, nature, and collaboration. Our environments — indoors and out — are designed to spark creativity and connection.
Join Us
Come grow with us!
Our small class sizes mean limited availability.
Contact us today to learn about openings.
Contact us today to learn about openings.