For the 2025 school year, there are 583 public schools serving 369,199 students in Tarrant County, TX (there are 159 private schools, serving 26,599 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Tarrant County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Tarrant County, TX are George Dawson Middle School, Overton Park Elementary School and Carroll Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarrant County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Tarrant County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tarrant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
George Dawson Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 S Kimball Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5500
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5500
Gr: 7-8 | 577 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Overton Park Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4865 Briarhaven Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-6900
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Carroll Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 E Kirkwood Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5400
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5400
Gr: 7-8 | 737 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Old Union Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1050 S Carroll Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4600
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4600
Gr: PK-4 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
301 Byron Nelson Pkwy
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4700
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2520 N White Chapel Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4400
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4400
Gr: K-4 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1705 W Continental Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4300
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4300
Gr: PK-4 | 630 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Tccse Early College H S At Timberview
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7700 S Watson Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 314-1300
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 314-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Don T Durham Intermediate School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
801 Shady Oaks
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5300
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5300
Gr: 5-6 | 665 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Glenhope Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6600 Glenhope Cir
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 251-5720
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 251-5720
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Iuniversity Prep
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3051 Ira E Woods Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Gr: 5-12 | 1,332 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Jack D Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 N Carroll Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4500
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4500
Gr: K-4 | 662 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Eubanks Intermediate School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 S Kimball Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5200
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5200
Gr: 5-6 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Carroll High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 White Chapel Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5600
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5600
Gr: 9-10 | 1,410 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1120 W Debbie Ln
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-1600
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1616.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3095 Johnson Rd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 744-4700
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 744-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1717.
Keller Collegiate Academy
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3901 Summefields Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76137
(817) 744-3800
Fort Worth, TX 76137
(817) 744-3800
Gr: 8-11 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1818.
Colleyville Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5911 Pleasant Run Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 305-4940
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 305-4940
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1919.
Viridian Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4001 Cascade Sky Dr
Arlington, TX 76005
(817) 864-0550
Arlington, TX 76005
(817) 864-0550
Gr: PK-6 | 837 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2020.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3060 Overton Park W
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-5900
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2121.
Hidden Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Preston Ln
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-5000
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-5000
Gr: PK-4 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2222.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5300 Pool Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 305-4870
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 305-4870
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2323.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4500 Heritage Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4820
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4820
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2424.
Willis Lane Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1620 Willis Ln
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-5700
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-5700
Gr: PK-4 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2525.
Keller Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 N College St
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-2900
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-2900
Gr: 7-8 | 935 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2626.
Bransford Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 Glade Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 305-4920
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 305-4920
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2727.
Arlington College And Career High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 515-3550
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 515-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2828.
Smithfield Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8400 Main St
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 547-5000
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 547-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2929.
Shady Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Sarah Brooks Dr
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-5600
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-5600
Gr: PK-4 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3030.
Arlington Collegiate High School
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2224 Southeast Pkwy
Arlington, TX 76018
(817) 515-3550
Arlington, TX 76018
(817) 515-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Harwood J High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Martin Dr
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 354-3360
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 354-3360
Gr: 7-9 | 1,014 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3232.
Bedford Heights Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Cummings Dr
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 788-3150
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 788-3150
Gr: PK-6 | 638 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3333.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7900 Smithfield Rd
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 547-3400
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 547-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3434.
Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5200 Kelly Elliott Rd
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-3900
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-3900
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3535.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 Mcdonwell School Rd W
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 744-6000
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 744-6000
Gr: PK-4 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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Tarrant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult Ed High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1066 W Magnolia
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 852-1000
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 852-1000
Gr: 8-12
Alter Educational Prog (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
3115 W Pipeline Rd
Euless, TX 76040
(817) 354-3398
Euless, TX 76040
(817) 354-3398
Gr: 6 | 1 student
Anne Mansfield Sullivan High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6817 Telephone Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 306-4225
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 306-4225
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
1201 N Carroll Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5100
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5100
Gr: 5-6 | 230 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Center For New Lives (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4713 E Lancaster Av
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 814-6900
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 814-6900
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3001 Dreeben Dr
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Gr: PK-5
3901 Summerfields Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76137
(817) 744-3800
Fort Worth, TX 76137
(817) 744-3800
Gr: 6 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Choices Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
100 North University
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 255-2564
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 255-2564
Gr: 6-8 | 8 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
4001 Littlepage St
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 815-7200
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 815-7200
Gr: K-8 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1016 Hwy 1187
Crowley, TX 76036
(817) 297-5845
Crowley, TX 76036
(817) 297-5845
Gr: 9-10 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
2315 Stonegate St
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 801-2096
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 801-2096
Gr: PK | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
District Wide Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 N University Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 871-2729
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 871-2729
Gr: K-5
5100 Willie St
Fort Worth, TX 76105
(817) 815-3400
Fort Worth, TX 76105
(817) 815-3400
Gr: 6 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
East Fort Worth Montessori (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2717 Putnam St
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 596-3003
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 596-3003
Gr: PK-2 | 182 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Excel Center - Fort Worth (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1220 West Presidio St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 335-6429
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 335-6429
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
600 S E Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-1600
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-1600
Gr: 7-8 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2801 Patino Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 815-4200
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 815-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
8100 South Hulen St
Fort Worth, TX 76133
(817) 263-0700
Fort Worth, TX 76133
(817) 263-0700
Gr: 6-12 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
High Point Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1256 Jim Wright Fwy
Fort Worth, TX 76134
(817) 600-6401
Fort Worth, TX 76134
(817) 600-6401
Gr: 6-12 | 602 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
High Point Academy Fw Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8300 W Fwy
Fort Worth, TX 76134
(817) 600-1735
Fort Worth, TX 76134
(817) 600-1735
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
High Point Academy Sfw (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7241 Crowley Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76134
(817) 600-6269
Fort Worth, TX 76134
(817) 600-6269
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Homebound (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6125 E Belknap St
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Gr: K-12
Horizons Alternative Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4713 East Lancaster Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76103
(817) 814-6600
Fort Worth, TX 76103
(817) 814-6600
Gr: 6-8
2101 Browning Dr
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-2400
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 908 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1411 Im Terrell Cir
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 815-1900
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 815-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
5901 Boca Raton Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(469) 786-2550
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(469) 786-2550
Gr: 9 | 28 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2315 Stonegate St
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-2051
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-2051
Gr: PK-6 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tarrant County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Tarrant County, TX include George Dawson Middle School, Overton Park Elementary School and Carroll Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tarrant County?
583 public schools are located in Tarrant County.
What percentage of students in Tarrant County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Tarrant County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tarrant County?
Tarrant County public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tarrant County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tarrant County include: W E Hoover Elementary School vs. Azle Elementary School, Morton Elementary School vs. Burgin Elementary School, Stripling Middle School vs. Monnig Middle School
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