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Best Southlake Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,580 students in Southlake, TX (there are 9 private schools, serving 427 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Southlake, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%). Southlake has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
The top-ranked public schools in Southlake, TX are George Dawson Middle School, Carroll Middle School and Old Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southlake, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Southlake, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Dawson Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
400 S Kimball Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5500
Gr: 7-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Carroll Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 E Kirkwood Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5400
Gr: 7-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Old Union Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1050 S Carroll Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4600
Gr: PK-4 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
301 Byron Nelson Pkwy
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2520 N White Chapel Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4400
Gr: K-4 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1705 W Continental Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4300
Gr: PK-4 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Don T Durham Intermediate School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
801 Shady Oaks
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5300
Gr: 5-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Jack D Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1301 N Carroll Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4500
Gr: K-4 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Eubanks Intermediate School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
500 S Kimball Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5200
Gr: 5-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Carroll High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 White Chapel Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5600
Gr: 9-10 | 1,357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3095 Johnson Rd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 744-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll Senior High School
1501 W Southlake Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5800
Gr: 11-12 | 1,422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Southlake, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Southlake, TX include George Dawson Middle School, Carroll Middle School and Old Union Elementary School. Southlake has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public schools are located in Southlake?
12 public schools are located in Southlake.
What percentage of students in Southlake go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Southlake are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Southlake?
Southlake public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Southlake are often viewed compared to one another?

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