Top 10 Best Tarrant County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 572 public schools serving 370,403 students in Tarrant County, TX (there are 156 private schools, serving 26,024 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Tarrant County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Tarrant County, TX are Overton Park Elementary School, Carroll Senior High School and George Dawson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarrant County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Tarrant County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Tarrant County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Overton Park Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4865 Briarhaven Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
1501 W Southlake Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5800
Grades: 11-12
| 1,394 students
Rank: #33.
George Dawson Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
400 S Kimball Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5500
Grades: 7-8
| 632 students
Rank: #44.
Old Union Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1050 S Carroll Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4600
Grades: PK-4
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Carroll Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 E Kirkwood Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5400
Grades: 7-8
| 779 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Iuniversity Prep
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3051 Ira E Woods Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Grades: 5-12
| 1,340 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tccse Early College H S At Timberview
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7700 S Watson Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 314-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #88.
Eubanks Int
(Math: 92% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
500 S Kimball Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5200
Grades: 5-6
| 555 students
Rank: #99.
Don T Durham Int
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
801 Shady Oaks
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5300
Grades: 5-6
| 705 students
Rank: #1010.
Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1705 W Continental Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4300
Grades: PK-4
| 633 students
Rank: #1111.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3060 Overton Park W
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #1212.
Jack D Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1301 N Carroll Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4500
Grades: K-4
| 667 students
Rank: #1313.
Glenhope Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6600 Glenhope Cir
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 251-5720
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1414.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7900 Smithfield Rd
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 547-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1515.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2520 N White Chapel Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4400
Grades: K-4
| 645 students
Rank: #1616.
Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 Byron Nelson Pkwy
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4700
Grades: PK-4
| 482 students
Rank: #1717.
Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1120 W Debbie Ln
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-1600
Grades: 9-10
| 156 students
Rank: #1818.
Keller High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 N Pate Orr Rd
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,153 students
Rank: #1919.
Colleyville Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5911 Pleasant Run Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 305-4940
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #2020.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4500 Heritage Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4820
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #2121.
Carroll High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 White Chapel Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5600
Grades: 9-10
| 1,422 students
Rank: #2222.
Hidden Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
900 Preston Ln
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-5000
Grades: PK-4
| 416 students
Rank: #2323.
Keller Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 N College St
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-2900
Grades: 7-8
| 984 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Arlington Collegiate High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2224 Southeast Pkwy
Arlington, TX 76018
(817) 515-3550
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Grapevine-colleyville Collegiate At Tcc Ne
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
828 W Harwood Bldg Nmpc
Hurst, TX 76054
(817) 515-6775
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #2626.
Willie Brown Academy
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1860 Cannon Dr
Mansfield, TX 76063
(817) 299-5860
Grades: PK-4
| 573 students
Rank: #2727.
Mansfield Lake Ridge High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 N Day Miar Rd
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,592 students
Rank: #2828.
Arlington Classics - Arkansas Campus
Charter School
2800 W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 274-2008
Grades: K-2
| 514 students
Rank: #2929.
Viridian Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4001 Cascade Sky Dr
Arlington, TX 76005
(817) 864-0550
Grades: PK-6
| 649 students
Rank: #3030.
Birdville High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9100 Mid Cities Blvd
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 547-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,047 students
Rank: #3131.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 Mcdonwell School Rd W
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 744-6000
Grades: PK-4
| 474 students
Rank: #3232.
Smithfield Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8400 Main St
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 547-5000
Grades: 6-9
| 826 students
Rank: #3333.
Park Glen Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5100 Glen Canyon Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76137
(817) 744-5400
Grades: PK-4
| 563 students
Rank: #3434.
Bear Creek Int
(Math: 71% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Bear Creek Pkwy
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-3650
Grades: 5-6
| 940 students
Rank: #3535.
Nancy Neal Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
280 Nelson Wyatt Rd
Mansfield, TX 76063
(817) 299-1270
Grades: PK-4
| 410 students
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Tarrant County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1066 W Magnolia
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 852-1000
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
6817 Telephone Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 306-4225
Grades: 11-12
| 8 students
1500 Circle Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76119
(817) 922-6060
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1201 N Carroll Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5100
Grades: 5-6
| 230 students
800 White's Chapel Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4713 E Lancaster Av
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 814-6900
Grades: 7-12
| 80 students
3001 Dreeben Dr
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
3901 Summerfields Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76137
(817) 744-3800
Grades: 6
| 328 students
100 North University
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 255-2564
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
1016 Hwy 1187
Crowley, TX 76036
(817) 297-5845
Grades: 9-10
| 476 students
Rt 6 Box 421
Azle, TX 76020
(817) 433-5320
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2315 Stonegate St
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 801-2096
Grades: PK
| 149 students
100 N University Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 871-2729
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
5100 Willie St
Fort Worth, TX 76105
(817) 815-3400
Grades: 6
| 301 students
7200 Denton Hwy
Fort Worth, TX 76148
(817) 744-1000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
East Fort Worth Montessori (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
2717 Putnam St
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 596-3003
Grades: PK-2
| 182 students
Excel Center - Fort Worth (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
1220 West Presidio St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 335-6429
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
600 S E Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-1600
Grades: 7-8
| 477 students
G E D (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6010 Walker St
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2801 Patino Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 815-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
8100 South Hulen St
Fort Worth, TX 76133
(817) 263-0700
Grades: 6-12
| 481 students
1100 Raider Dr
Euless, TX 76040
(817) 283-4461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Homebound (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6125 E Belknap St
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4713 East Lancaster Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76103
(817) 814-6600
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2101 Browning Dr
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-2400
Grades: 7-8
| 908 students
1411 Im Terrell Cir
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 815-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
5901 Boca Raton Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(469) 786-2550
Grades: 9
| 28 students
6805 Telephone Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 237-1491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
201 Bursey Rd
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 743-8000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2315 Stonegate St
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-2051
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
4921 Benbrook Hwy
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 570-4060
Grades: 6
| 412 students
1800 State Hwy 114
Fort Worth, TX 76177
(817) 215-0900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1071 W Turner Warnell
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 473-5750
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3600 Wichita St
Fort Worth, TX 76119
(817) 531-9349
Grades: 1-6
| 29 students
3600 Wichita St
Fort Worth, TX 76119
(817) 531-9360
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Tarrant County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Tarrant County, TX include Overton Park Elementary School, Carroll Senior High School and George Dawson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tarrant County, TX?
572 public schools are located in Tarrant County, TX.
What percentage of students in Tarrant County, TX go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Tarrant County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tarrant County, TX?
Tarrant County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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