For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,125 students in 76117, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 76117, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 76117, TX are Idea Achieve Academy, Idea Achieve College Preparatory and David E Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76117 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76117, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76117, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Achieve Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Thomas Rd
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 885-4700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 885-4700
Grades: K-5
| 634 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Achieve College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Thomas Rd
Haltom City, TX 76117
(956) 885-4700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(956) 885-4700
Grades: 6-10
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
David E Smith Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3701 Layton Ave
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-1600
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
Haltom Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Hutchison Way
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-4000
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 932 students
Rank: #55.
Birdville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3111 Carson St
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-1500
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #66.
Cheney Hills Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Dreeben Dr
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-2300
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 684 students
Rank: #77.
O H Stowe Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Rita Ln
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-2400
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #88.
Natha Howell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1324 Kings Hwy
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 814-9300
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 814-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #99.
West Birdville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Layton Ave
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-2500
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #1010.
North Oaks Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Jordan Park Dr
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-4600
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #1111.
Shannon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6010 Walker St
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5400
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
76117, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3001 Dreeben Dr
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
G E D (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6010 Walker St
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5400
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Homebound (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6125 E Belknap St
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Tarrant Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6125 E Belknap St
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Grades: 10
| 1 students
3701 Layton Ave
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-1700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 76117, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 76117, TX include Idea Achieve Academy, Idea Achieve College Preparatory and David E Smith Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 76117?
11 public schools are located in 76117.
What percentage of students in 76117 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 76117 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 76117?
76117 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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