The brief
The top-rated elementary schools in Fort Worth are Overton Park EL (9.4/10), Walsh EL (9.2/10), and Tanglewood EL (8.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 138 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Fort Worth, Texas has 165 elementary school directory listings spanning 27 school districts. Of 165 elementary schools in Fort Worth, 144 are public schools with a comparable public-model composite score. This ranking includes 138 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. 34 (25%) public schools included in this ranking are 7.0 or above. Across all 138 public schools included in this ranking, the average is 5.6/10. Fort Worth has a notable charter school presence, with 18 charter elementary schools (11% of all elementary schools) offering alternatives to traditional public schools. Among 138 elementary public schools included in this ranking and a reported student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.0:1. Our rankings identify Overton Park EL as the top-rated elementary school in Fort Worth, followed by Walsh EL and Tanglewood EL. 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.
- 19.4
- 29.2
- 38.9
- 48.8
- 58.5
- 68.3
- 78.3
- 88.2
- 98.2
- 108.1
All 138 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 138
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Overton Park ELFort Worth ISDstudents 532student-teacher ratio 16.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 2Walsh ELAledo ISDstudents 589student-teacher ratio 15.1:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 3Tanglewood ELFort Worth ISDstudents 554student-teacher ratio 17.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 4De Zavala ELFort Worth ISDstudents 260student-teacher ratio 13.7:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 5Westpark ELFort Worth ISDstudents 374student-teacher ratio 14.4:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 6Fine Arts AcademyWhite Settlement ISDstudents 318student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades Kindergarten–6th
- 7Park Glen ELKeller ISDstudents 490student-teacher ratio 13.6:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 8June W Davis ELCrowley ISDstudents 693student-teacher ratio 15.4:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 9Sunset Valley ELKeller ISDstudents 580student-teacher ratio 13.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 10Lily B Clayton ELFort Worth ISDstudents 477student-teacher ratio 14.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 11Trinity Basin PreparatorycharterTrinity Basin Preparatorystudents 2,031student-teacher ratio 15.4:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 12Lizzie Curtis ELNorthwest ISDstudents 729student-teacher ratio 14.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 13Maude I Logan ELcharterFort Worth ISDstudents 311student-teacher ratio 11.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 14Lake Country ELEagle Mt-Saginaw ISDstudents 699student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 15Copper Creek ELEagle Mt-Saginaw ISDstudents 704student-teacher ratio 16.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 16Worth Heights ELFort Worth ISDstudents 484student-teacher ratio 15.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 17Burton Hill ELFort Worth ISDstudents 344student-teacher ratio 11.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 18Great Hearts LakesidecharterGreat Hearts Texasstudents 1,119student-teacher ratio 27.3:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 19Joy James Academy of LeadershipCastleberry ISDstudents 441student-teacher ratio 11.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 20River Trails ELHurst-Euless-Bedford ISDstudents 655student-teacher ratio 17.7:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 21Texas School of the ArtscharterTexas School of the Artsstudents 333student-teacher ratio 13.3:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 22Eagle Heights ELAzle ISDstudents 490student-teacher ratio 12.9:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 23North Hi Mount ELFort Worth ISDstudents 350student-teacher ratio 14.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 24Como ELcharterFort Worth ISDstudents 421student-teacher ratio 12.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 25Ann Brock EL at Oak GroveBurleson ISDstudents 640student-teacher ratio 15.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
This list shows 25 of the 138 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules in Fort Worth. 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
Overton Park EL
Fort Worth ISD
532 students · 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.9
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 8.0
- 2
Walsh EL
Aledo ISD
589 students · 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.2
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 7.5
- 3
Tanglewood EL
Fort Worth ISD
554 students · 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 4% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.5
- Growth
- 9.3
- Environment
- 7.2
- 4
De Zavala EL
Fort Worth ISD
260 students · 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 5% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.0
- Growth
- 9.1
- Environment
- 7.5
- 5
Westpark EL
Fort Worth ISD
374 students · 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 9% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.5
- Growth
- 8.3
- Environment
- 7.5
- 6
Fine Arts Academy
White Settlement ISD
318 students · 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–6th
Top 13% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.7
- Growth
- 8.7
- Environment
- 6.5
- 7
Park Glen EL
Keller ISD
490 students · 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–4th
Top 12% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.5
- Growth
- 8.3
- Environment
- 8.2
- 8
June W Davis EL
Crowley ISD
693 students · 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 13% in Texas
- Academics
- 6.7
- Growth
- 9.9
- Environment
- 6.2
- 9
Sunset Valley EL
Keller ISD
580 students · 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 14% in Texas
- Academics
- 7.4
- Growth
- 8.9
- Environment
- 7.6
- 10
Lily B Clayton EL
Fort Worth ISD
477 students · 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 16% in Texas
- Academics
- 7.8
- Growth
- 8.1
- Environment
- 8.5
Questions
What is the best elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas?
In the current MySchoolScout comparison, Overton Park EL is the top-rated elementary school in Fort Worth with a composite score of 9.4/10. 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 Fort Worth, Texas?
Fort Worth has 165 elementary schools, including 18 charter schools. 144 public schools have a comparable public-model composite score.
What is the average elementary school rating in Fort Worth?
Among 138 Fort Worth elementary public schools included in this ranking, the average is 5.6/10.
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 Fort Worth elementary school rankings?
Fort Worth has 18 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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