For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,255 students in Terrell, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 410 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Terrell, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Terrell, TX are Global Leadership Academy, Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School and Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terrell, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Terrell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Terrell, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Global Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Rockwall Ave
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Grades: K-5
| 684 students
Rank: #33.
Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-3750
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-3750
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Herman Furlough Jr Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Colquitt Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7501
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7501
Grades: 6-8
| 1,154 students
Rank: #55.
Terrell High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Rank: #66.
Tisd Child & Adolescent School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Brin St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #77.
J W Long Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Creekside Dr
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1448
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1448
Grades: K-5
| 745 students
Rank: #88.
Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Grades: 10-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
921 S Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1452
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1452
Grades: PK
| 372 students
Terrell, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 S Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Grades: 1-2
| 664 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Terrell, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Terrell, TX include Global Leadership Academy, Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School and Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Terrell?
9 public schools are located in Terrell.
What percentage of students in Terrell go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Terrell are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Terrell?
Terrell public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Terrell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Terrell include: Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School vs. Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School, Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School vs. Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School
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