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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Tarrant County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 578 public schools serving 369,199 students in Tarrant County, TX (there are 149 private schools, serving 24,169 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Tarrant County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tarrant County, TX are George Dawson Middle School, Overton Park Elementary School and Carroll Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarrant County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Tarrant County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Tarrant County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Tccse Early College H S At Timberview
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7700 S Watson Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 314-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Glenhope Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6600 Glenhope Cir
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 251-5720
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1120 W Debbie Ln
Mansfield, TX 76063
(682) 314-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Keller Collegiate Academy
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 Bursey Rd
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
Colleyville Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5911 Pleasant Run Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 305-4940
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Viridian Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4001 Cascade Sky Dr
Arlington, TX 76005
(817) 864-0550
Gr: PK-6 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Hidden Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
900 Preston Ln
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-5000
Gr: PK-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2121.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5300 Pool Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 305-4870
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2222.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4500 Heritage Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4820
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2323.
Willis Lane Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1620 Willis Ln
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-5700
Gr: PK-4 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2424.
Keller Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 N College St
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-2900
Gr: 7-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2525.
Bransford Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 Glade Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 305-4920
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2626.
Arlington College And Career High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4900 W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 515-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Smithfield Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8400 Main St
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 547-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2828.
Shady Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Sarah Brooks Dr
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 744-5600
Gr: PK-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2929.
Arlington Collegiate High School
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2224 Southeast Pkwy
Arlington, TX 76018
(817) 515-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Harwood J High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 Martin Dr
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 399-3570
Gr: 7-9 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3131.
Bedford Heights Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1000 Cummings Dr
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 399-3010
Gr: PK-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3232.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7900 Smithfield Rd
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 547-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3333.
Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5200 Kelly Elliott Rd
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-3900
Gr: K-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3434.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 Mcdonwell School Rd W
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 744-6000
Gr: PK-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3535.
Grapevine-colleyville Collegiate Academy At Tcc Ne
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
828 W Harwood Bldg Nmpc
Hurst, TX 76054
(817) 515-6775
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Tarrant County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Tarrant County, TX include George Dawson Middle School, Overton Park Elementary School and Carroll Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tarrant County?
583 public schools are located in Tarrant County.
What percentage of students in Tarrant County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Tarrant County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tarrant County?
Tarrant County public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tarrant County are often viewed compared to one another?

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