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Best Richardson Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 21,521 students in Richardson, TX (there are 21 private schools, serving 2,989 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Richardson, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Richardson, TX are Prairie Creek Elementary School, Mohawk Elementary School and Canyon Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richardson, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Richardson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Richardson, TX (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2120 E Prairie Creek Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Gr: K-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Mohawk Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Mimosa Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2100 Copper Rdg Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Math/science/tech Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
450 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7300
Gr: K-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Stinson Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4201 Greenfield Dr
Richardson, TX 75082
(469) 752-3400
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Arapaho Classical Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1300 Cypress Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6400
Gr: K-6 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5651 Coventry Dr
Richardson, TX 75082
(469) 752-2700
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Schell Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5301 E Renner Rd
Richardson, TX 75082
(469) 752-6600
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Aldridge Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
720 Pleasant Valley Ln
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 752-0000
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1309 Holly Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Dartmouth Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
417 Dartmouth Ln
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8400
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Jess Harben Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 S Glenville Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8800
Gr: PK-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Yale Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 E Collins Blvd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8300
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Richardson North J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1820 N Floyd Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5400
Gr: 7-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Springridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1801 E Spring Vly Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8600
Gr: K-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Richardson Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 N Dorothy Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8700
Gr: PK-6 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1717.
Iltexas College Station Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3610 Longmire Dr
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1818.
Richardson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 N Floyd Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
Northrich Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1301 Custer Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2020.
Iltexas College Station Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3610 Longmire Dr
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Gr: K-5 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2121.
Pearce High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 N Coit Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
Richardson High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 W Belt Line Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,754 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2323.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Park Bend
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4650
Gr: PK-6 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2424.
Apollo J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Apollo Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7900
Gr: 7-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2525.
Iltexas Aggieland High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2611 Texas Ave S
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 701-2455
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2626.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Larkspur Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2727.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Dover Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Berkner High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Spring Vly Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2929.
Evolution Academy Beaumont
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3920 W Cardinal Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Evolution Academy Houston
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2414 Spring Cypress Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Evolution Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 S Sherman St
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center
Alternative School
900 S Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Gr: 2-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Bg Ramirez Elementary School
Charter School
4114 Rd 5200
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Gr: K-5 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Bg Ramirez Middle School
Charter School
4114 Rd 5200
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 264-8311
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Heritage Elementary School
Charter School
Nne Intersection Hwy 360 And H
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Gr: K-5
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Richardson, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Enterprise City (Closed 2011)
2100 Copper Rdg
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6509
Gr: Inquire with school
Evolution Academy Port Arthur (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1645 Jefferson Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Greenwood Hills Elementary School (Closed 2024)
1313 W Shore Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6100
Gr: K-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
New Elementary School (Closed 2021)
400 S Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-0000
Gr: K-6
Richardson Arts/law/science Magnet (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Magnet School
1250 Belt Line Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3038
Gr: Inquire with school
Richardson Junior High School (Closed 2007)
450 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7600
Gr: 7-9 | 607 students Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Richardson, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Richardson, TX include Prairie Creek Elementary School, Mohawk Elementary School and Canyon Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Richardson?
42 public schools are located in Richardson.
What percentage of students in Richardson go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Richardson are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson?
Richardson public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Richardson are often viewed compared to one another?

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