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Best Forney Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 10,840 students in Forney, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Forney, TX are Johnson Elementary School, Linda Lyon Elementary School and Claybon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forney, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Forney have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Forney, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10835 Walnut Ln
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4325
Gr: K-4 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Linda Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2186 Trophy Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(214) 771-4910
Gr: PK-6 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Claybon Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1011 Fm 741
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4305
Gr: PK-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12755 Fm 1641
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4320
Gr: PK-4 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Rhea Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 Monitor Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4360
Gr: 5-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Criswell Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Hwy 740 N
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4310
Gr: PK-4 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2401 Concord Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4300
Gr: K-4 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Rhodes I.s.
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
775 Innovation Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4370
Gr: 5-6 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1309 Luckenbach
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4330
Gr: K-4 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Smith Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Iron Gate Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4365
Gr: 5-6 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Griffin Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 S Ravenhill Rd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4295
Gr: K-4 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
495 Diamond Creek Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4315
Gr: PK-4 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Basepoint Academy - Forney
Alternative School
Charter School
713 W Broad Street Ste 200
Forney, TX 75126
(254) 715-0208
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Dewberry Elementary School
6800 Falcon Way
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4100
Gr: PK-4 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Education Wilson Elementary School
950 Innovation Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4335
Gr: PK-4 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Jones Int School
811 S Bois D'arc St
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4340
Gr: 5-6 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Willett Elementary School
1896 S Gateway Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4100
Gr: K-4 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Forney, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Forney, TX include Johnson Elementary School, Linda Lyon Elementary School and Claybon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Forney?
17 public elementary schools are located in Forney.
What is the racial composition of students in Forney?
Forney public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Forney are often viewed compared to one another?

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