For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,782 students in Alvarado, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Alvarado, TX are Alvarado El-south, Alvarado El-north and Lillian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alvarado, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Alvarado have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alvarado, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alvarado El-south
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 E Davis
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6880
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6880
Grades: PK-2
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Alvarado El-north
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 N Cummings
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6863
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6863
Grades: PK-2
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Lillian Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Fm 2738
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6815
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6815
Grades: PK-2
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Alvarado Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E Davis
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6825
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6825
Grades: 3-5
| 809 students
Rank: #55.
Alvarado High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 S Pkwy
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6940
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6940
Grades: 9-12
| 1,200 students
Rank: #66.
Alvarado J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Cummings
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6840
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
Alvarado, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alvarado Isd Accelerated Education High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1301 S Pkwy
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6800
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6800
Grades: 10-12
| 15 students
Juvenile Justice Alternative (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1102 E Kilpatrick Ste C
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6800
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6800
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alvarado, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Alvarado, TX include Alvarado El-south, Alvarado El-north and Lillian Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alvarado?
6 public schools are located in Alvarado.
What is the racial composition of students in Alvarado?
Alvarado public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Alvarado are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Alvarado include: Alvarado J High School vs. Alvarado High School, Alvarado J High School vs. Alvarado El-north, Alvarado El-north vs. Alvarado High School
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