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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Fort Worth Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 294 public schools serving 164,661 students in Fort Worth, TX (there are 69 private schools, serving 12,532 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Fort Worth, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Worth, TX are Overton Park Elementary School, Tanglewood Elementary School and Boulevard Heights. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Worth, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Fort Worth have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fort Worth, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Overton Park Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4865 Briarhaven Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3060 Overton Park W
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Park Glen Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5100 Glen Canyon Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76137
(817) 744-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
River Trails Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8850 Elbe Trl
Fort Worth, TX 76118
(817) 399-3434
Gr: PK-6 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8301 Downe Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76108
(817) 367-5396
Gr: 1-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Im Terrell Academy For Stem And Vpa
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 Im Terrell Way
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 814-2350
Gr: 9-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Marine Creek Collegiate High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4801 Marine Creek Pkwy
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 515-7784
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 54% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1066 W Magnolia
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 871-2475
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Idea Rise College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3000 S Cherry Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 885-4150
Gr: 6-11 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Westpark Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10117 Westpark Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76126
(817) 249-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Eagle Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6505 Lucerne Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 237-4161
Gr: PK-4 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3320 W Cantey St
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 815-5700
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Texas School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6025 Village Pkwy
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 732-8372
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Hillwood Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8250 Parkwood Hill Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76137
(817) 744-3350
Gr: 7-8 | 1,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Great Hearts Lakeside
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7633 Harris Pkwy
Fort Worth, TX 76123
(817) 409-9098
Gr: K-9 | 1,279 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Grace E Hardeman Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6100 Whispering Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76148
(817) 547-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Eagle Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9700 Morris Dido Newark Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76179
(817) 236-7191
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
Creekview Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6716 Bob Hanger Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76179
(817) 237-4261
Gr: 6-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2020.
Iltexas Keller Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2301 Heritage Trace Pkwy
Fort Worth, TX 76177
(817) 665-0646
Gr: K-5 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3901 S Hulen St
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 924-1482
Gr: 7-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
De Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1419 College Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 814-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2323.
Lake Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5501 Park Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76179
(817) 236-8801
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
Burton Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
519 Burton Hill Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76114
(817) 815-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2525.
Trinity Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2520 S Precinct Line Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76118
(817) 399-2750
Gr: PK-6 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2626.
Lily B Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 Park Pl Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(817) 814-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2727.
Reach High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1101 Merritt
Fort Worth, TX 76114
(817) 252-2390
Gr: 10-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2828.
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3901 S Hulen St
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 924-1482
Gr: 3-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2929.
North Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9850 Legacy Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76108
(817) 367-1323
Gr: 1-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3030.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8100 S Hulen St
Fort Worth, TX 76123
(817) 386-5505
Gr: 7-12 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3131.
J A Hargrave Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9200 Poynter St
Fort Worth, TX 76123
(817) 370-5630
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Iltexas Keller Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2301 Heritage Trace Pkwy
Fort Worth, TX 76177
(817) 665-0646
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3333.
Lizzie Curtis Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9640 Belle Prairie Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76177
(817) 541-8901
Gr: PK-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3434.
John D Spicer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4300 Estes Park Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76137
(817) 547-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3535.
Parkwood Hill Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8201 Parkwood Hill Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76137
(817) 744-4000
Gr: 5-6 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fort Worth, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Worth, TX include Overton Park Elementary School, Tanglewood Elementary School and Boulevard Heights.
How many public schools are located in Fort Worth?
294 public schools are located in Fort Worth.
What percentage of students in Fort Worth go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Fort Worth are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fort Worth are often viewed compared to one another?

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