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Best 75043 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 11,560 students in 75043, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 75043, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 75043, TX are Classical Center At Vial Elementary School, Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School and Montclair Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 75043 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 75043, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 75043, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Classical Center At Vial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
126 Creekview Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3710
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
626 Nickens Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2630
Gr: 6-8 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Montclair Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 Broadmoor Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 279-4041
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lakeview Centennial High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3505 Hayman Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3740
Gr: 9-12 | 2,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Toler Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3520 Guthrie Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 226-3922
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Price Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Stroud Ln
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 290-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Wynn Joyce
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 487-4415
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Heather Glen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5119 Heather Glen Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 270-2881
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Shugart Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4726 Rosehill Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
O'banion Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Birchwood Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 279-6103
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
S Garland High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Colonel Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Club Hill Stem Elementary School
1330 Colonel Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 925-2590
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Couch Collegiate Prep Elementary School
4349 Waterhouse Blvd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-1801
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Handley Stem Elementary School
3725 Broadway Blvd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 926-2540
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Lyles Collegiate Middle School
4655 S Country Club Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3720
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 75043, TX?
How many public schools are located in 75043?
15 public schools are located in 75043.
What percentage of students in 75043 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 75043 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 75043?
75043 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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