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Best Hurst Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,987 students in Hurst, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 216 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Hurst, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hurst, TX are Grapevine-colleyville Collegiate Academy At Tcc Ne, W A Porter Elementary School and Hurst Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hurst, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hurst have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hurst, TX (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grapevine-colleyville Collegiate Academy At Tcc Ne
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
828 W Harwood Bldg Nmpc
Hurst, TX 76054
(817) 515-6775
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
W A Porter Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2750 Prestondale Dr
Hurst, TX 76053
(817) 547-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Hurst Hills Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
525 Billie Ruth Ln
Hurst, TX 76053
(817) 399-3140
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Hurst J High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Harmon Rd
Hurst, TX 76053
(817) 399-2710
Gr: 7-9 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Shady Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 Cavender Dr
Hurst, TX 76053
(817) 399-3350
Gr: PK-6 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Donna Park
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1125 Scott Dr
Hurst, TX 76053
(817) 399-3410
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Harrison Lane Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Harrison Ln
Hurst, TX 76053
(817) 399-3510
Gr: PK-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Bellaire Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 Bellaire Dr
Hurst, TX 76053
(817) 399-3050
Gr: PK-6 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Bell High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Brown Trl
Hurst, TX 76054
(817) 399-3230
Gr: 10-12 | 2,411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hurst, Texas

Hurst, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New Quest Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
824 W Pipeline Rd
Hurst, TX 76053
(817) 849-8800
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hurst, TX?
How many public schools are located in Hurst?
9 public schools are located in Hurst.
What percentage of students in Hurst go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hurst are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hurst?
Hurst public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hurst are often viewed compared to one another?

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