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Elementary schools · Arlington, Texas · Current comparison on NCES and state sources

Best Elementary Schools in Arlington, Texas

64 public elementary schools are compared here and the top 25 are ranked; Wimbish World Language Academy leads, and Arlington ISD places 6 of the top ten, so the campus, not the district, is the thing to choose.

The fieldEvery ranked elementary school on the 1–10 scale.
Ranked schools run3.1Newman International Academy Wataugato9.2Wimbish World Language Academyon the one-to-ten scale.

64 ranked · top 25 from 7.1 to 9.2 · median 6.8

The brief

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The top-rated elementary schools in Arlington are Wimbish World Language Academy (9.2/10), Bryant EL (9.1/10), and Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy (9.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 64 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Arlington, Texas has 73 elementary school directory listings spanning 9 school districts. Of 73 elementary schools in Arlington, 64 are public schools with a comparable public-model composite score. This ranking includes 64 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. 42% of public schools included in this ranking are 7.0 or above on our 10-point scale. Arlington has a notable charter school presence, with 8 charter elementary schools (11% of all elementary schools) offering alternatives to traditional public schools. Among 64 elementary public schools included in this ranking and a reported student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.1:1. Our rankings identify Wimbish World Language Academy as the top-rated elementary school in Arlington, followed by Bryant EL and Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy. Schools with enough data are scored on student growth, poverty-adjusted academics, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — using data from the NCES and state education sources.

Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.

  1. 19.2
  2. 2
    Bryant ELArlington ISD
    9.1
  3. 39.0
  4. 4
    Kenneth Davis ELMansfield ISD
    8.6
  5. 5
    Newman International Academy at Fort WorthNewman International Academy of Arlington
    8.6
  6. 6
    Amos ELArlington ISD
    8.4
  7. 7
    Carol Holt ELMansfield ISD
    8.4
  8. 8
    Moore ELArlington ISD
    8.3
  9. 9
    Pearcy Stem AcademyArlington ISD
    8.3
  10. 10
    Foster ELArlington ISD
    8.2
The ten highest-rated elementary schools in Arlington, best first.MySchoolScout composite scores. Current comparison on NCES and state sources.

All 64 ranked

Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.

Top 25 of 64

Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades
  1. 1Wimbish World Language AcademyArlington ISDrating 9.2students 373student-teacher ratio 9.8:1grades Pre-K–6th
  2. 2Bryant ELArlington ISDrating 9.1students 479student-teacher ratio 13.3:1grades Pre-K–6th
  3. 3Charlotte Anderson Preparatory AcademyMansfield ISDrating 9.0students 396student-teacher ratio 12.4:1grades Pre-K–4th
  4. 4Kenneth Davis ELMansfield ISDrating 8.6students 357student-teacher ratio 10.5:1grades Pre-K–4th
  5. 5Newman International Academy at Fort WorthcharterNewman International Academy of Arlingtonrating 8.6students 218student-teacher ratio 12.8:1grades Pre-K–6th
  6. 6Amos ELArlington ISDrating 8.4students 364student-teacher ratio 13.5:1grades Pre-K–6th
  7. 7Carol Holt ELMansfield ISDrating 8.4students 399student-teacher ratio 12.1:1grades Pre-K–4th
  8. 8Moore ELArlington ISDrating 8.3students 905student-teacher ratio 15.6:1grades Pre-K–6th
  9. 9Pearcy Stem AcademyArlington ISDrating 8.3students 532student-teacher ratio 13.3:1grades Pre-K–6th
  10. 10Foster ELArlington ISDrating 8.2students 510student-teacher ratio 13.8:1grades Pre-K–6th
  11. 11Butler ELArlington ISDrating 8.1students 598student-teacher ratio 15.7:1grades Pre-K–6th
  12. 12Martha Reid AcademyMansfield ISDrating 8.1students 497student-teacher ratio 14.6:1grades Pre-K–4th
  13. 13Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language AcademyArlington ISDrating 7.8students 437student-teacher ratio 12.1:1grades Kindergarten–5th
  14. 14Viridian ELHurst-Euless-Bedford ISDrating 7.7students 837student-teacher ratio 18.6:1grades Pre-K–6th
  15. 15Fitzgerald ELArlington ISDrating 7.6students 550student-teacher ratio 16.2:1grades Pre-K–6th
  16. 16Arlington Classics Academy - Arkansas CampuscharterArlington Classics Academyrating 7.5students 479student-teacher ratio 14.5:1grades Kindergarten–2nd
  17. 17Beckham ELArlington ISDrating 7.5students 427student-teacher ratio 13.3:1grades Pre-K–6th
  18. 18Crow Leadership AcademyArlington ISDrating 7.5students 502student-teacher ratio 12.0:1grades Pre-K–6th
  19. 19Mcnutt ELArlington ISDrating 7.5students 638student-teacher ratio 14.8:1grades Pre-K–6th
  20. 20Key ELArlington ISDrating 7.4students 401student-teacher ratio 12.9:1grades Pre-K–6th
  21. 21Newman International Academy of ArlingtoncharterNewman International Academy of Arlingtonrating 7.4students 648student-teacher ratio 15.4:1grades Pre-K–6th
  22. 22Iltexas Arlington ELcharterInternational Leadership of Texas (iltexas)rating 7.3students 669student-teacher ratio 13.4:1grades Kindergarten–5th
  23. 23R F Patterson ELKennedale ISDrating 7.3students 422student-teacher ratio 12.4:1grades 1st–5th
  24. 24Sherrod ELArlington ISDrating 7.3students 523student-teacher ratio 11.9:1grades Pre-K–6th
  25. 25Adams ELArlington ISDrating 7.1students 790student-teacher ratio 15.8:1grades Pre-K–6th

This list shows 25 of the 64 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules in Arlington. Learn about our methodology.

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The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.
The top 25 elementary schools in Arlington, pinned and colored by score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Campus by campus

What each of the top ten reports.
  1. 1

    Wimbish World Language Academy

    Arlington ISD

    373 students · 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–6th

    Top 1% in Texas

    Academics
    8.3
    Growth
    9.8
    Environment
    8.8
  2. 2

    Bryant EL

    Arlington ISD

    479 students · 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–6th

    Top 1% in Texas

    Academics
    8.5
    Growth
    9.8
    Environment
    8.1
  3. 3

    Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy

    Mansfield ISD

    396 students · 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–4th

    Top 2% in Texas

    Academics
    8.4
    Growth
    9.8
    Environment
    7.7
  4. 4

    Kenneth Davis EL

    Mansfield ISD

    357 students · 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–4th

    Top 5% in Texas

    Academics
    7.7
    Growth
    9.5
    Environment
    7.6
  5. 5

    Newman International Academy at Fort Worth

    Newman International Academy of Arlington

    218 students · 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–6th

    Top 5% in Texas · charter

    Academics
    6.9
    Growth
    9.8
    Environment
    8.0
  6. 6

    Amos EL

    Arlington ISD

    364 students · 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–6th

    Top 7% in Texas

    Academics
    7.5
    Growth
    9.3
    Environment
    7.5
  7. 7

    Carol Holt EL

    Mansfield ISD

    399 students · 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–4th

    Top 8% in Texas

    Academics
    8.4
    Growth
    8.6
    Environment
    8.1
  8. 8

    Moore EL

    Arlington ISD

    905 students · 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–6th

    Top 8% in Texas

    Academics
    8.3
    Growth
    9.3
    Environment
    5.7
  9. 9

    Pearcy Stem Academy

    Arlington ISD

    532 students · 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–6th

    Top 8% in Texas

    Academics
    8.6
    Growth
    8.0
    Environment
    8.5
  10. 10

    Foster EL

    Arlington ISD

    510 students · 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–6th

    Top 10% in Texas

    Academics
    6.8
    Growth
    9.7
    Environment
    6.6

Questions

What is the best elementary school in Arlington, Texas?

In the current MySchoolScout comparison, Wimbish World Language Academy is the top-rated elementary school in Arlington with a composite score of 9.2/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.

How many elementary schools are in Arlington, Texas?

Arlington has 73 elementary schools, including 8 charter schools. 64 public schools have a comparable public-model composite score.

What is the average elementary school rating in Arlington?

Among 64 Arlington elementary public schools included in this ranking, the average is 6.5/10.

How does MySchoolScout rate elementary schools?

Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Texas, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.

What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?

A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Texas, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.

Are charter schools included in the Arlington elementary school rankings?

Arlington has 8 charter elementary schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.

How should I use this ranking?

Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.

Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.

Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.

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