For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,544 students in 75042, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 75042, TX are Walnut Glen Academy For Excel, Beaver Technology Center and Bradfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 75042 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 75042, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 75042, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walnut Glen Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3101 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Beaver Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3232 March Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8301
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8301
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3817 Bucknell Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8303
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8303
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1310 Bobbie Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8362
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8362
Grades: 6-8
| 1,143 students
Rank: #55.
O Henry Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 Tynes Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(469) 593-8200
Garland, TX 75042
(469) 593-8200
Grades: PK-6
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
N Garland High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2109 W Buckingham Rd
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 675-3120
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 675-3120
Grades: 9-12
| 2,785 students
Rank: #77.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1621 Mccallum Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8205
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8205
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #88.
Bullock Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3909 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8308
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8308
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #99.
Golden Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1726 Travis St
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8373
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8373
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1010.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
4885 N President George Bush H
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 487-4588
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 487-4588
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
75042, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 S Jupiter
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8201
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 75042, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 75042, TX include Walnut Glen Academy For Excel, Beaver Technology Center and Bradfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 75042?
11 public schools are located in 75042.
What is the racial composition of students in 75042?
75042 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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