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Best 75040 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 12,713 students in 75040, TX (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,084 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 75040, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 75040, TX are Kimberlin Academy For Excel, Austin Academy For Excell and Spring Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 75040 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 75040, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 75040, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kimberlin Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Austin Academy For Excell
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1125 Beverly Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1510 Spring Creek Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3060
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2250 Firewheel
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Gr: 7-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Harmony Science Academy - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 212-4777
Gr: PK-6 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
805 Pleasant Vly Rd
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8311
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Shorehaven Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Shorehaven Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8346
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Northlake Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1626 Bosque Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8359
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Garland High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 S Garland Ave
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8492
Gr: 9-12 | 2,335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Webb Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Spring Creek
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3080
Gr: 6-8 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Kingsbridge Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3010
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Sellers Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1009 Mars Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8337
Gr: 6-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Vernal Lister Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3131 Mars Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Naaman Forest High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4843 Naaman Forest Blvd
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3091
Gr: 9-12 | 1,949 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Bussey Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1204 Travis St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8391
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 75040, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 75040, TX include Kimberlin Academy For Excel, Austin Academy For Excell and Spring Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 75040?
15 public schools are located in 75040.
What percentage of students in 75040 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 75040 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 75040?
75040 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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