For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,261 students in the neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Central Arlington are Wimbish World Language Academy, Newman International Academy Of Arlington Gibbins and Swift Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wimbish World Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Wright St
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-6000
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Newman International Academy Of Arlington Gibbins
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Gibbins Rd
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 207-5265
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 207-5265
Grades: 7-12
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Swift Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 S Fielder Rd
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-4100
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Jean Massieu Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
823 N Center St
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 460-0396
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 460-0396
Grades: PK-12
| 194 students
Rank: #55.
Webb Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Cooper St
Arlington, TX 76011
(682) 867-4300
Arlington, TX 76011
(682) 867-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 664 students
Rank: #66.
Carter J High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Tharp St
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-1700
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-1700
Grades: 7-8
| 798 students
Rank: #77.
Speer Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 Fuller St
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-4000
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 660 students
Rank: n/an/a
423 N Center St
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-7317
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-7317
Grades: PK
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
423 N Center St
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-7152
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-7152
Grades: PK
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington, TX include Wimbish World Language Academy, Newman International Academy Of Arlington Gibbins and Swift Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington?
the neighborhood of Central Arlington, Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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