For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,523 students in 76016, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 238 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 76016, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 76016, TX are Arlington College And Career High School, Arlington Classics Academy -intermediate and Ditto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76016 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76016, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76016, TX Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington College And Career High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 515-3550
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 515-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Arlington Classics Academy -intermediate
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 B W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 303-1553
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 303-1553
Gr: 3-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Ditto Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3001 Quail Ln
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3100
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Young J High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3200 Woodside
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3400
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3400
Gr: 7-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Little Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3721 Little Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3300
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Martin High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8600
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,535 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3621 Roosevelt Dr
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-5500
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6401 W Pleasant Rdg Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8400
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8400
Gr: PK-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
76016, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Turning Point Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4215 Little Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8850
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8850
Gr: 1-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 76016, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 76016, TX include Arlington College And Career High School, Arlington Classics Academy -intermediate and Ditto Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 76016?
8 public schools are located in 76016.
What percentage of students in 76016 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 76016 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 76016?
76016 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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