For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,624 students in 76116, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 76116, TX are Ridglea Hills Elementary School, Waverly Park Elementary School and Luella Merrett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 76116 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 76116, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76116, TX Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridglea Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6817 Cumberland Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1700
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Waverly Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3604 Cimarron Tr
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6700
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Luella Merrett Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7325 Kermit Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6600
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
M L Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3020 Bigham Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1600
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
8300 Mojave Trl
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6900
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6900
Gr: PK-1 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
76116, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4921 Benbrook Hwy
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 570-4060
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 570-4060
Gr: 6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Middle Lvl Lrn Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4921 Benbrook Hwy
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-6800
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-6800
Gr: 7 | 1 student
Tier 1 Leonard Daep Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8900 Chapin Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 560-5285
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 560-5285
Gr: 6-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Willoughby House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8100 Elizabeth Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-2952
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-2952
Gr: 9-11 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 76116, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 76116, TX include Ridglea Hills Elementary School, Waverly Park Elementary School and Luella Merrett Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 76116?
5 public preschools are located in 76116.
What is the racial composition of students in 76116?
76116 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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