The brief
The top-rated elementary schools in Arlington are Arlington Classics Academy - Arkansas Campus (9.2/10), Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy (9.0/10), and Newman International Academy of Mansfield (8.7/10), 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 71 elementary school directory listings spanning 9 school districts. Of 71 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. 17 (27%) public schools included in this ranking are 7.0 or above. Across all 64 public schools included in this ranking, the average is 5.9/10. 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 Arlington Classics Academy - Arkansas Campus as the top-rated elementary school in Arlington, followed by Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy and Newman International Academy of Mansfield. 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.
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- 29.0
- 38.7
- 48.6
- 58.6
- 68.5
- 78.2
- 88.1
- 98.0
- 107.7
All 64 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 64
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Arlington Classics Academy - Arkansas CampuscharterArlington Classics Academystudents 479student-teacher ratio 14.5:1grades Kindergarten–2nd
- 2Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language AcademyArlington ISDstudents 488student-teacher ratio 13.6:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 3Newman International Academy of MansfieldcharterNewman International Academy of Arlingtonstudents 264student-teacher ratio 12.0:1grades Kindergarten–6th
- 4Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language AcademyArlington ISDstudents 437student-teacher ratio 12.1:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 5Wimbish World Language AcademyArlington ISDstudents 373student-teacher ratio 9.8:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 6Viridian ELHurst-Euless-Bedford ISDstudents 837student-teacher ratio 18.6:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 7Butler ELArlington ISDstudents 598student-teacher ratio 15.7:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 8Duff ELArlington ISDstudents 592student-teacher ratio 15.6:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 9Pearcy Stem AcademyArlington ISDstudents 532student-teacher ratio 13.3:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 10Arlington Classics Academy -IntermediatecharterArlington Classics Academystudents 521student-teacher ratio 16.8:1grades 3rd–5th
- 11Ditto ELArlington ISDstudents 734student-teacher ratio 17.5:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 12Newman International Academy WataugacharterNewman International Academy of Arlingtonstudents 131student-teacher ratio 18.7:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 13Beckham ELArlington ISDstudents 427student-teacher ratio 13.3:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 14Carol Holt ELMansfield ISDstudents 399student-teacher ratio 12.1:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 15Newman International Academy at Fort WorthcharterNewman International Academy of Arlingtonstudents 218student-teacher ratio 12.8:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 16Newman International Academy Mansfield EastcharterNewman International Academy of Arlingtonstudents 110student-teacher ratio 13.8:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 17Thelma Jones ELMansfield ISDstudents 431student-teacher ratio 13.9:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 18Martha Reid AcademyMansfield ISDstudents 497student-teacher ratio 14.6:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 19Charlotte Anderson Preparatory AcademyMansfield ISDstudents 396student-teacher ratio 12.4:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 20Fitzgerald ELArlington ISDstudents 550student-teacher ratio 16.2:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 21Hill ELArlington ISDstudents 533student-teacher ratio 14.8:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 22Adams ELArlington ISDstudents 790student-teacher ratio 15.8:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 23Newman International Academy of ArlingtoncharterNewman International Academy of Arlingtonstudents 648student-teacher ratio 15.4:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 24Imogene Gideon ELMansfield ISDstudents 331student-teacher ratio 11.8:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 25Kenneth Davis ELMansfield ISDstudents 357student-teacher ratio 10.5:1grades Pre-K–4th
This list shows 25 of the 64 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules in Arlington. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Arlington Classics Academy - Arkansas Campus
Arlington Classics Academy
479 students · 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–2nd
Top 1% in Texas · charter
- Academics
- 10.0
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 6.5
- 2
Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy
Arlington ISD
488 students · 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 3% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.1
- Growth
- 9.1
- Environment
- 8.7
- 3
Newman International Academy of Mansfield
Newman International Academy of Arlington
264 students · 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–6th
Top 6% in Texas · charter
- Academics
- 7.7
- Growth
- 9.3
- Environment
- 8.7
- 4
Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy
Arlington ISD
437 students · 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 7% in Texas
- Academics
- 6.7
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 9.1
- 5
Wimbish World Language Academy
Arlington ISD
373 students · 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–6th
Top 7% in Texas
- Academics
- 6.3
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 8.8
- 6
Viridian EL
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
837 students · 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–6th
Top 9% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.6
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 3.9
- 7
Butler EL
Arlington ISD
598 students · 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–6th
Top 13% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.4
- Growth
- 8.5
- Environment
- 7.0
- 8
- Academics
- 8.7
- Growth
- 8.2
- Environment
- 7.0
- 9
Pearcy Stem Academy
Arlington ISD
532 students · 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–6th
Top 17% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.3
- Growth
- 7.7
- Environment
- 8.5
- 10
Arlington Classics Academy -Intermediate
Arlington Classics Academy
521 students · 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 3rd–5th
Top 23% in Texas · charter
- Academics
- 8.7
- Growth
- 8.1
- Environment
- 5.1
Questions
What is the best elementary school in Arlington, Texas?
In the current MySchoolScout comparison, Arlington Classics Academy - Arkansas Campus 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 71 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 5.9/10.
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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