The brief
The top-rated elementary schools in Fort Worth are Benbrook EL (9.3/10), Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr (9.2/10), and Lily B Clayton EL (9.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 143 elementary public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Fort Worth, Texas has 162 elementary school directory listings spanning 27 school districts. Of 162 elementary schools in Fort Worth, 144 are public schools with a comparable public-model composite score. This ranking includes 143 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. 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 143 elementary public schools included in this ranking and a reported student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.2:1. Our rankings identify Benbrook EL as the top-rated elementary school in Fort Worth, followed by Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr and Lily B Clayton 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.
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- 29.2
- 39.1
- 49.1
- 59.0
- 68.9
- 78.9
- 88.9
- 98.5
- 108.4
All 143 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 143
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Benbrook ELFort Worth ISDstudents 351student-teacher ratio 12.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 2Riverside Applied Lrn CtrFort Worth ISDstudents 215student-teacher ratio 14.3:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 3Lily B Clayton ELFort Worth ISDstudents 477student-teacher ratio 14.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 4North Hi Mount ELFort Worth ISDstudents 350student-teacher ratio 14.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 5Christene C Moss ELFort Worth ISDstudents 313student-teacher ratio 12.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 6Alice Carlson Applied Lrn CtrFort Worth ISDstudents 382student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 7Alice D ContrerasFort Worth ISDstudents 459student-teacher ratio 13.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 8Walsh ELAledo ISDstudents 589student-teacher ratio 15.1:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 9Oakhurst ELFort Worth ISDstudents 497student-teacher ratio 16.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 10Lowery RoadFort Worth ISDstudents 450student-teacher ratio 15.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 11Maude I Logan ELcharterFort Worth ISDstudents 311student-teacher ratio 11.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 12Mitchell Boulevard ELcharterFort Worth ISDstudents 352student-teacher ratio 12.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 13Westcliff ELFort Worth ISDstudents 524student-teacher ratio 16.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 14Tanglewood ELFort Worth ISDstudents 554student-teacher ratio 17.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 15Dolores Huerta ELFort Worth ISDstudents 482student-teacher ratio 15.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 16Eagle Heights ELAzle ISDstudents 490student-teacher ratio 12.9:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 17Worth Heights ELFort Worth ISDstudents 484student-teacher ratio 15.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 18East Fort Worth Montessori AcademycharterEast Fort Worth Montessori Academystudents 184student-teacher ratio 18.4:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 19Fine Arts AcademyWhite Settlement ISDstudents 318student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades Kindergarten–6th
- 20John T White ELcharterFort Worth ISDstudents 411student-teacher ratio 12.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 21South Hi Mount ELFort Worth ISDstudents 525student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 22Como ELcharterFort Worth ISDstudents 421student-teacher ratio 12.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 23J T Stevens ELFort Worth ISDstudents 435student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 24Rolling Hills ELFort Worth ISDstudents 428student-teacher ratio 17.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 25Sue Crouch ELCrowley ISDstudents 423student-teacher ratio 12.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
This list shows 25 of the 143 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
Benbrook EL
Fort Worth ISD
351 students · 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.8
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 9.3
- 2
Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr
Fort Worth ISD
215 students · 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.4
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 8.9
- 3
Lily B Clayton EL
Fort Worth ISD
477 students · 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.8
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 8.5
- 4
North Hi Mount EL
Fort Worth ISD
350 students · 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.6
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 8.1
- 5
Christene C Moss EL
Fort Worth ISD
313 students · 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 2% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.1
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 8.2
- 6
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr
Fort Worth ISD
382 students · 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 2% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.0
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 8.4
- 7
Alice D Contreras
Fort Worth ISD
459 students · 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 2% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.5
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 8.1
- 8
Walsh EL
Aledo ISD
589 students · 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 2% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.5
- Growth
- 9.2
- Environment
- 7.5
- 9
Oakhurst EL
Fort Worth ISD
497 students · 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 6% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.0
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 6.3
- 10
Lowery Road
Fort Worth ISD
450 students · 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 7% in Texas
- Academics
- 7.6
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 6.9
Questions
What is the best elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas?
In the current MySchoolScout comparison, Benbrook EL is the top-rated elementary school in Fort Worth with a composite score of 9.3/10. 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 162 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 143 Fort Worth elementary public schools included in this ranking, the average is 6.4/10.
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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