6.5 avg / 10

Best Schools in Carrollton, Texas

48 schools · 26 Elementary · 5 Middle · 13 High · 4 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 40

Private: 8

Districts: 6

Avg Rating: 6.5/10

Estimated Scores: 2%

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Use this page to compare every school in Carrollton by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Elementary · Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Elementary · Lewisville ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Elementary · Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Carrollton for 2026 are Mccoy EL (9.4/10), Stem Academy at Memorial EL (9.2/10), and Kent EL (9.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 42 rated schools. 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 with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Kent EL

Rates 9.0/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 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 schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Furneaux EL

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

Top-Rated Schools in Carrollton

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (42 of 48). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Mccoy EL	9.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	100th
2	Stem Academy at Memorial EL	9.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	98th
3	Kent EL	9.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	97th
4	Rosemeade EL	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	96th
5	Homestead EL	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	96th
6	Stem Academy at Polser EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	88th
7	Stem Academy at Creek Valley Middle	8.3 / 10	Middle	+0.2	88th
8	Hebron H S	7.9 / 10	High	-0.4	80th
9	Rainwater EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	79th
10	Arbor Creek Middle	7.8 / 10	Middle	-0.6	78th

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.5/10
Median household income: $96,888
Median home value: $385,800
Bachelor's degree or higher: 51%
Avg commute: 24 min
Owner-occupied homes: 47%

How Carrollton compares

Texas rank

#334 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$97k

130% of Texas median

Schools in this city

43

About Schools in Carrollton, Texas

Carrollton, Texas gives parents 40 ranked public schools to choose from, spread across a competitive landscape with an average score of 6.4 out of 10. That average masks meaningful variation: 16 schools — 40% of the city's ranked total — score 7 or higher, putting Carrollton well above many comparable Texas metros for the share of strong performers available within a single city.

At the top of the list, STEM Academy at Polser Elementary earns a 9.2 — the highest score in the city and a standout at any level of comparison. It operates as a magnet-style elementary focused on science, technology, engineering, and math, making it a destination option for families who can access it. Kent Elementary and Coyote Ridge Elementary both score 8.1 or higher, showing the city's strong performance isn't concentrated at one building. Parents shopping for an elementary school have genuine options.

On the secondary side, Hebron High School scores 8.4, making it one of the stronger comprehensive high schools in the area. Creekview High School follows at 8.1. Both serve students in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, the district that covers most of Carrollton. Families in newer northwest Carrollton zip codes may fall into Lewisville ISD instead — worth confirming before settling on a neighborhood, since district boundaries cut across the city and affect which secondary schools your address feeds.

The practical read: Carrollton is a city where school quality is real but uneven. The top quarter of schools are legitimately strong. Below that tier, scores trend toward the city average of 6.4, so address research matters. Families prioritizing elementary years have the most options in the upper tier. Those focused on high school should target Hebron or Creekview attendance zones specifically. Use school boundary lookup tools alongside these rankings — in a city of 40 ranked schools, the school assigned to your address and the best school in the city may not be the same building.

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Elementary Schools

26 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Mccoy EL 432 students · Kindergarten–5th	432	Kindergarten–5th	9.4
2	Stem Academy at Memorial EL 731 students · Pre-K–5th	731	Pre-K–5th	9.2
3	Kent EL 433 students · Pre-K–5th	433	Pre-K–5th	9.0
4	Rosemeade EL 392 students · Pre-K–5th	392	Pre-K–5th	8.9
5	Homestead EL 459 students · Kindergarten–5th	459	Kindergarten–5th	8.9
6	Stem Academy at Polser EL 500 students · Pre-K–5th	500	Pre-K–5th	8.3
7	Rainwater EL 351 students · Pre-K–5th	351	Pre-K–5th	7.8
8	Hebron Valley EL 408 students · Pre-K–5th	408	Pre-K–5th	7.6
9	Furneaux EL 336 students · Pre-K–5th	336	Pre-K–5th	7.4
10	Country Place EL 379 students · Kindergarten–5th	379	Kindergarten–5th	7.1

Show all 26 elementary schools in Carrollton

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

Thompson EL Jerry R Junkins EL Blanton EL Good EL Coyote Ridge EL Davis EL Carrollton EL Indian Creek EL Central EL Harmony School of Innovation - Carrollton Oak Crest Private School Private Primrose School of Castle Hills Private King Arthur Montessori Academy Private Holy Covenant Early Childhood Development Program Private Kids R Kids #58 Private Mona Montessori Academy Private

Middle Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Stem Academy at Creek Valley Middle 564 students · 6th–8th	564	6th–8th	8.3
2	Arbor Creek Middle 896 students · 6th–8th	896	6th–8th	7.8
3	Perry Middle 789 students · 6th–8th	789	6th–8th	7.7
4	Blalack Middle 889 students · 6th–8th	889	6th–8th	7.7
5	Polk Middle 949 students · 6th–8th	949	6th–8th	5.6

High Schools

13 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Hebron H S 3,673 students · 9th–12th	3,673	9th–12th	7.9
2	Salazar District Alternative Education Program 67 students · 6th–12th	67	6th–12th	7.6
3	Harmony Science Academy - Carrollton 545 students · 6th–12th	545	6th–12th	7.1
4	Creekview H S 1,680 students · 9th–12th	1,680	9th–12th	7.0
5	Grimes Education Center 107 students · 9th–12th	107	9th–12th	6.1
6	Turner H S 2,010 students · 9th–12th	2,010	9th–12th	5.4
7	Smith H S 1,937 students · 9th–12th	1,937	9th–12th	5.1
8	Winfree Academy Charter School (richardson) 151 students · 9th–12th	151	9th–12th	4.1
9	Winfree Academy North Richland Hills 251 students · 9th–12th	251	9th–12th	3.4
10	Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) 165 students · 9th–12th	165	9th–12th	3.2

Show all 13 high schools in Carrollton

Winfree Academy Charter School (lewisville) Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie Winfree Academy Charter School Dallas

Other Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Trivium Academy 661 students · Kindergarten–12th	661	Kindergarten–12th	6.3
2	Huie Special Educ Ctr 95 students · Pre-K–12th	95	Pre-K–12th	5.3
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Prince of Peace Christian School Private 513 students · Pre-K–12th	513	Pre-K–12th	6.6
2	The St Anthony School Private 66 students · 2nd–12th	66	2nd–12th	6.3

Schools in Carrollton

Carrollton, Texas · 48 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes

Median Income

$96,888

Median Home Value

$385,800

Median Rent

$1,701/mo

Population

167,937

College Educated

51%

Homeownership

47%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Community Profile

Carrollton has a median household income of $96,888. It is a well-educated community where 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $385,800, with a median rent of $1,701/month. The local poverty rate of 7.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 26
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

Nearby Cities

Farmers Branch (9 schools)

Lewisville (50 schools)

5 mi

The Colony (10 schools)

Richardson (42 schools)

11 mi

Highland Village (4 schools)

12 mi

Flower Mound (26 schools)

11 mi

Frisco (82 schools)

13 mi

Little Elm (11 schools)

14 mi

Lake Dallas (5 schools)

13 mi

Dallas (474 schools)

14 mi

Oak Point (2 schools)

15 mi

Other Major Cities in Texas

Top metros statewide by school count.

Houston 899 schools San Antonio 616 schools Austin 339 schools Fort Worth 288 schools EL Paso 239 schools

How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Carrollton, Texas

How many schools are in Carrollton, Texas?

Carrollton has 48 schools, including 40 public and 8 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Carrollton, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Carrollton is 6.5 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 Mccoy EL with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Carrollton, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Carrollton on MySchoolScout is Mccoy EL with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Carrollton, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Carrollton on MySchoolScout is Stem Academy at Creek Valley Middle with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best high school in Carrollton, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Carrollton on MySchoolScout is Hebron H S with a composite score of 7.9/10.

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.

What is the education level in Carrollton, Texas?

According to Census data, 51% of adults in Carrollton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Carrollton, Texas?

The median household income in Carrollton is approximately $96,888 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Carrollton, Texas?

Yes, Carrollton has 8 private schools alongside 40 public schools. The top-rated private school is Oak Crest Private School with a score of 7.2/10.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Carrollton is 14.3:1. 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 departments. Each school receives 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.