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Best 76116 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,821 students in 76116, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 247 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 76116, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 76116, TX are Idea Rise College Preparatory, Ridglea Hills Elementary School and Applied Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76116 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76116, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 76116, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Ridglea Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6817 Cumberland Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Applied Learning Academy
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7060 Camp Bowie
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Idea Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 S Cherry Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 885-4150
Gr: K-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Waverly Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3604 Cimarron Tr
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Luella Merrett Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7325 Kermit Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Monnig Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3136 Bigham Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Leonard Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8900 Chapin
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
M L Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3020 Bigham Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2805 Laredo Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6800
Gr: 2-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Western Hills High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Boston Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6785 Camp Bowie Blvd #200
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 731-7627
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Children's Medical Center
Alternative School
7060 Camp Bowie Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 298-3733
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
New Echs
7060 Camp Bowie Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-2000
Rank: n/an/a
New Elementary School
5917 Shelton St
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-2000
Rank: n/an/a
Western Hills Primary
8300 Mojave Trl
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6900
Gr: PK-1 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 76116, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 76116, TX include Idea Rise College Preparatory, Ridglea Hills Elementary School and Applied Learning Academy.
How many public schools are located in 76116?
16 public schools are located in 76116.
What percentage of students in 76116 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 76116 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 76116?
76116 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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