Top 10 Best Arlington Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 100 public schools serving 70,317 students in Arlington, TX (there are 26 private schools, serving 4,705 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Arlington, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Arlington, TX are Arlington College And Career High School, Tccse Early College H S At Timberview and Viridian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Arlington, TX (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington College And Career High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4900 W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 515-3550
Grades: 9-11
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Tccse Early College H S At Timberview
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7700 S Watson Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 314-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Viridian Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4001 Cascade Sky Dr
Arlington, TX 76005
(817) 864-0550
Grades: PK-6
| 649 students
Rank: #44.
Arlington Collegiate High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2224 Southeast Pkwy
Arlington, TX 76018
(817) 515-3550
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #55.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2121 Margaret Dr
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-1010
Grades: K-6
| 588 students
Rank: #66.
Arlington Classics -intermediate
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2800 B W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 303-1553
Grades: 3-5
| 518 students
Rank: #77.
Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy
(Math: 58% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5200 Kelly Elliott Rd
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-3900
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #88.
Ditto Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3001 Quail Ln
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 685 students
Rank: #99.
Duff Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3100 Lynnwood Dr
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 596 students
Rank: #1010.
Pearcy Stem Academy
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 E Harris Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 867-5555
Grades: PK-6
| 527 students
Rank: #1111.
Arlington Classics - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5200 S Bowen Rd
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 987-1819
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
Rank: #1212.
Martha Reid Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Country Club Dr
Arlington, TX 76002
(817) 299-6960
Grades: PK-4
| 498 students
Rank: #1313.
Young J High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3200 Woodside
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 827 students
Rank: #1414.
Hill Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2020 W Tucker Blvd
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #1515.
Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2122 W Nathan Lowe Rd
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 299-7760
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
Rank: #1616.
Little Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3721 Little Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 670 students
Rank: #1717.
Boles J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3900 Sw Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-8000
Grades: 7-8
| 712 students
Rank: #1818.
Janet Brockett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
810 Dove Meadows Dr
Arlington, TX 76002
(817) 299-6620
Grades: PK-4
| 432 students
Rank: #1919.
Bailey J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2411 Winewood
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-0700
Grades: 7-8
| 835 students
Rank: #2020.
Ousley J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
950 S E Pkwy
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5700
Grades: 7-8
| 959 students
Rank: #2121.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2201 Havenwood Dr
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
Rank: #2222.
Martin High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,733 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Thelma Jones Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7650 S Watson Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(817) 299-6940
Grades: PK-4
| 391 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Wimbish World Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 Wright St
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 355 students
Rank: #2525.
James Coble Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 Ballweg Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 314-4900
Grades: 7-8
| 923 students
Rank: #2626.
Beckham Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 Southeast Pkwy
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 867-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 423 students
Rank: #2727.
Turning Point Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2209 N Davis Dr
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: #2828.
Fitzgerald Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5201 Creek Valley Dr
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 530 students
Rank: #2929.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5500 Park Springs Blvd
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-8900
Grades: PK-6
| 885 students
Rank: #3030.
Newman International Of Mansfield
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 Sh 360
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 400-4010
Grades: K-6
| 391 students
Rank: #3131.
Wood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3300 Pimlico Dr
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-1100
Grades: PK-6
| 719 students
Rank: #3232.
Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 Van Buren Dr
Arlington, TX 76011
(682) 867-3580
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #3333.
Barnett J High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2101 Sublett Rd
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 707 students
Rank: #3434.
Newman International Mansfield East
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17000 Matlock Rd
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 220-9131
Grades: PK-10
| 180 students
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Ashworth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6700 Silo Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 867-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
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Arlington, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2315 Stonegate St
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 801-2096
Grades: PK
| 149 students
600 S E Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-1600
Grades: 7-8
| 477 students
2101 Browning Dr
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-2400
Grades: 7-8
| 908 students
2315 Stonegate St
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-2051
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
1071 W Turner Warnell
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 473-5750
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Metro Academy Of Math And Science (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
1111 Gibbins Rd
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 226-1261
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
1011 N Cooper St
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 509-4708
Grades: PK
| 18 students
2401 Roberts Cir
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
2001 Van Buren Dr
Arlington, TX 76011
(682) 867-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 580 students
1204 W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76013
(817) 459-7690
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1100 Roosevelt
Arlington, TX 76001
(972) 501-0645
Grades: K-9
| 421 students
1850 White Settlement Rd
Arlington, TX 76013
(817) 332-1977
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
2209 N Davis Dr
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-3050
Grades: 7-8
| 24 students
4215 Little Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8850
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
1601 Wright St
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Arlington, TX?
How many public schools are located in Arlington, TX?
100 public schools are located in Arlington, TX.
What percentage of students in Arlington, TX go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Arlington, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington, TX?
Arlington, TX public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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