For the 2025 school year, there are 66 public schools serving 41,445 students in Garland, TX (there are 15 private schools, serving 2,419 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Garland, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Garland, TX are Kimberlin Academy For Excel, Walnut Glen Academy For Excel and Hillside Academy For Excel. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garland, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Garland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garland, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kimberlin Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Glen Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3101 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Hillside Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2014 Dairy Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2550
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2550
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Austin Academy For Excell
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1125 Beverly Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Gr: 6-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Watson Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2601 Dairy Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2600
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2600
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Luna Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 Lochness Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3040
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3040
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Beaver Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3232 March Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8301
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8301
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Classical Center At Vial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
126 Creekview Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3710
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3710
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1510 Spring Creek Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3060
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3060
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3817 Bucknell Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8303
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8303
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Big Springs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 W Campbell Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(469) 593-8100
Garland, TX 75044
(469) 593-8100
Gr: PK-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Jackson Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1310 Bobbie Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8362
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8362
Gr: 6-8 | 1,143 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
626 Nickens Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2630
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2630
Gr: 6-8 | 1,052 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Gr: 7-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1515.
Abbett Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
730 W Muirfield Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3000
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1616.
N Garland High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2109 W Buckingham Rd
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 675-3120
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 675-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 2,785 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1717.
O Henry Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 Tynes Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(469) 593-8200
Garland, TX 75042
(469) 593-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Harmony Science Academy - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 212-4777
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 212-4777
Gr: PK-6 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Pleasant Vly Rd
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8311
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8311
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Shorehaven Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Shorehaven Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8346
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8346
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2121.
Roach Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1811 Mayfield Ave
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2580
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2580
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1621 Mccallum Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8205
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8205
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
Handley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3725 Broadway Blvd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2540
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2540
Gr: 3-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Hickman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3114 Pinewood Dr
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3150
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Iltexas Garland Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3301 N Shiloh Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-8000
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Montclair Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Broadmoor Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 279-4041
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 279-4041
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lakeview Centennial High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Hayman Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3740
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3740
Gr: 9-12 | 2,142 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Toler Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3520 Guthrie Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 226-3922
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 226-3922
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2929.
Northlake Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1626 Bosque Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8359
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8359
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3030.
Bullock Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3909 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8308
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8308
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Golden Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1726 Travis St
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8373
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8373
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
Iltexas Garland Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 N Shiloh Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-8000
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-8000
Gr: K-5 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3333.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Old Gate Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 926-2610
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 926-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Garland High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Garland Ave
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8492
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8492
Gr: 9-12 | 2,481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Price Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
630 Stroud Ln
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 290-4100
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 290-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Garland, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpha Charter School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
701 W State St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
600 Keen Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Memorial Pathway Academy Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2825 S 1st St
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2650
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2650
Gr: 6-8
2625 Anita Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2671
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2671
Gr: PK | 9 students Minority enrollment: 56%
2232 Park Crest Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2570
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2570
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Pathfinder Achievement Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
221 S 9th St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8520
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8520
Gr: PK-12
Texans Can Academy - Garland (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2266 Arapaho Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 441-7202
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 441-7202
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garland, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Garland, TX include Kimberlin Academy For Excel, Walnut Glen Academy For Excel and Hillside Academy For Excel.
How many public schools are located in Garland?
66 public schools are located in Garland.
What percentage of students in Garland go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Garland are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garland?
Garland public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Garland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Garland include: Hillside Academy For Excel vs. Kimberlin Academy For Excel, Glen Couch Elementary School vs. Toler Elementary School, Golden Meadows Elementary School vs. Beaver Technology Center
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