6.6public avg / 10

Best Schools in Carrollton, Texas

47 schools in the directory · 25 Elementary · 5 Middle · 13 High · 4 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 40

Private: 7

Districts: 6

Comparable public avg (39): 6.6/10

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Elementary · Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Elementary · Lewisville ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Elementary · Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Carrollton are Country Place EL (9.2/10), Stem Academy at Polser EL (9.2/10), and Good EL (9.1/10), among 39 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Schools

40 public · 7 private

Avg Score

6.6

39 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

40 public · 7 private

Avg Score

6.6

39 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Good EL

Rates 9.1/10 despite 85% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Carrollton public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Furneaux EL

STAAR proficiency rose +20.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Carrollton public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Carrollton

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 39 rated schools; 47 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Country Place EL	9.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	99th
2	Stem Academy at Polser EL	9.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	99th
3	Good EL	9.1 / 10	Elementary	+2.4	99th
4	Rainwater EL	9.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	98th
5	Blanton EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	96th
6	Homestead EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	95th
7	Salazar District Alternative Education Program	8.7 / 10	High	+1.9	96th
8	Coyote Ridge EL	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	95th
9	Perry Middle	8.6 / 10	Middle	+1.8	95th
10	Harmony School of Innovation - Carrollton	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	79th

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About Schools in Carrollton, Texas

Carrollton, Texas is home to 47 schools, including 40 public schools and 7 private schools. The city's schools span 25 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 13 high schools.

The 39 public schools in this comparison average 6.6 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Country Place EL with a composite score of 9.2/10.

Carrollton is served by 6 school districts. These districts collectively serve 224,169 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

25 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Country Place EL 379 students · Kindergarten–5th	379	Kindergarten–5th	9.2
2	Stem Academy at Polser EL 500 students · Pre-K–5th	500	Pre-K–5th	9.2
3	Good EL 515 students · Pre-K–5th	515	Pre-K–5th	9.1
4	Rainwater EL 351 students · Pre-K–5th	351	Pre-K–5th	9.0
5	Blanton EL 468 students · Pre-K–5th	468	Pre-K–5th	8.7
6	Homestead EL 459 students · Kindergarten–5th	459	Kindergarten–5th	8.7
7	Coyote Ridge EL 518 students · Pre-K–5th	518	Pre-K–5th	8.6
8	Harmony School of Innovation - Carrollton 435 students · Pre-K–5th	435	Pre-K–5th	7.6
9	Mccoy EL 432 students · Kindergarten–5th	432	Kindergarten–5th	7.5
10	Rosemeade EL 392 students · Pre-K–5th	392	Pre-K–5th	7.5

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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Kent EL Stem Academy at Memorial EL Furneaux EL Jerry R Junkins EL Indian Creek EL Hebron Valley EL Davis EL Thompson EL Carrollton EL Central EL Castle Hills MontessoriPrivate Oak Crest Private SchoolPrivate Holy Covenant Early Childhood Development ProgramPrivate Mona Montessori AcademyPrivate Primrose School of Castle HillsPrivate

Middle Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Perry Middle 789 students · 6th–8th	789	6th–8th	8.6
2	Arbor Creek Middle 896 students · 6th–8th	896	6th–8th	7.3
3	Stem Academy at Creek Valley Middle 564 students · 6th–8th	564	6th–8th	7.1
4	Blalack Middle 889 students · 6th–8th	889	6th–8th	6.8
5	Polk Middle 949 students · 6th–8th	949	6th–8th	5.4

High Schools

13 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Salazar District Alternative Education Program 67 students · 6th–12th	67	6th–12th	8.7
2	Harmony Science Academy - Carrollton 545 students · 6th–12th	545	6th–12th	7.1
3	Creekview H S 1,680 students · 9th–12th	1,680	9th–12th	6.7
4	Hebron H S 3,673 students · 9th–12th	3,673	9th–12th	6.6
5	Grimes Education Center 107 students · 9th–12th	107	9th–12th	5.9
6	Turner H S 2,010 students · 9th–12th	2,010	9th–12th	5.5
7	Smith H S 1,937 students · 9th–12th	1,937	9th–12th	5.4
8	Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie 234 students · 9th–12th	234	9th–12th	4.0
9	Winfree Academy North Richland Hills 251 students · 9th–12th	251	9th–12th	4.0
10	Winfree Academy Charter School (lewisville) 144 students · 9th–12th	144	9th–12th	3.8

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Winfree Academy Charter School Dallas Winfree Academy Charter School (richardson)Winfree Academy Charter School (irving)

Other Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Trivium Academy 661 students · Kindergarten–12th	661	Kindergarten–12th	7.2
2	Huie Special Educ Ctr 95 students · Pre-K–12th	95	Pre-K–12th	6.5
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	The St Anthony SchoolPrivate 70 students · 3rd–12th	70	3rd–12th	Not Rated
2	Prince of Peace Christian SchoolPrivate 554 students · Pre-K–12th	554	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Carrollton

Carrollton, Texas · 47 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 25
Middle: 5
High: 13
Other: 4

Resources

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School Districts (6)

WINFREE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS

6 schools · 1,164 students

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - NORTH TEXAS

16 schools · 10,272 students

TRIVIUM ACADEMY

1 school · 661 students

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD

40 schools · 24,386 students

DALLAS ISD

240 schools · 139,246 students

LEWISVILLE ISD

62 schools · 48,440 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Carrollton, Texas

How many schools are in Carrollton, Texas?

Carrollton has 47 schools, including 40 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Carrollton, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 39 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Carrollton is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Carrollton, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Carrollton on MySchoolScout is Country Place EL with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Carrollton, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Carrollton on MySchoolScout is Country Place EL with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Carrollton, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Carrollton on MySchoolScout is Perry Middle with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best high school in Carrollton, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Carrollton on MySchoolScout is Salazar District Alternative Education Program with a composite score of 8.7/10.

How many school districts serve Carrollton, Texas?

Carrollton is served by 6 school districts: Winfree Academy Charter Schools, Harmony Public Schools - North Texas, Trivium Academy, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Dallas ISD, Lewisville ISD.

Are there private schools in Carrollton, Texas?

Yes, Carrollton has 7 private schools alongside 40 public schools. The top-rated private school is Castle Hills Montessori with a score of 7.4/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Carrollton, Texas?

Among 39 public schools in Carrollton that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 16.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Carrollton, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.