5.8 avg / 10

Best Schools in Fort Worth, Texas

288 schools · 165 Elementary · 43 Middle · 55 High · 25 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 247

Private: 41

Districts: 27

Avg Rating: 5.8/10

Estimated Scores: 19%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.8/10
Median household income: $82,494
Median home value: $281,551
Bachelor's degree or higher: 31%
Avg commute: 27 min
Owner-occupied homes: 60%

How Fort Worth compares

Texas rank

#540 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Texas avg (6.2)

Median household income

$82k

111% of Texas median

Schools in this city

266

About Schools in Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth's public school system spans 235 ranked schools, giving parents a wide field to navigate. The city averages 5.7 out of 10 across that full pool — a middling baseline that masks real spread at both ends of the distribution. Thirty-nine schools, or 17% of the ranked total, clear the 7-out-of-10 threshold. Strong options exist here, but they represent a selective slice of the landscape, and locating them early pays off in a city this size.

Elementary schools anchor the top of the rankings. Park Glen El leads the entire city with a 9.3 score — the highest mark in Fort Worth. Overton Park El and Sonny & Allegra Nance El both rank among the five strongest schools citywide, scoring 9.1 and 8.7 respectively, with Eagle Heights El close behind at 8.3. That four-of-five concentration at the elementary level signals where the city's academic ceiling sits. Parents with younger children have more top-tier options to choose from than those entering the high school years.

The clear exception at the secondary level is IM Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA, a high school scoring 9.1 — tied for the city's second-highest rating. Its dual focus on STEM and visual and performing arts gives it a distinct profile from the elementary cluster at the top of the rankings. For families with a high schooler who fits that academic identity, Terrell is the standout destination in Fort Worth.

For parents benchmarking Fort Worth against other Texas cities, hold onto two numbers: a 5.7 average and a 17% top-tier rate. That means the typical school here performs at a middling level, and less than one in five exceeds the strong threshold. The city's best schools are genuinely excellent — Park Glen El's 9.3 rating would stand out in any peer market — but reaching them depends heavily on where you live. Research attendance zones before committing to a neighborhood. In a metro this large, proximity to one of those 39 high-rated schools can define your options more than any other single factor.

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Elementary Schools

165 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	PARK GLEN EL 490 students · Pre-K–4th	490	Pre-K–4th	9.1
2	OAKMONT EL 501 students · Pre-K–5th	501	Pre-K–5th	8.4
3	SONNY & ALLEGRA NANCE EL 531 students · Pre-K–5th	531	Pre-K–5th	8.4
4	J A HARGRAVE EL 409 students · Pre-K–5th	409	Pre-K–5th	8.2
5	SEMINARY HILLS PARK EL 394 students · Pre-K–5th	394	Pre-K–5th	8.2
6	EAGLE HEIGHTS EL 490 students · Pre-K–4th	490	Pre-K–4th	8.1
7	OVERTON PARK EL 532 students · Pre-K–5th	532	Pre-K–5th	8.1
8	PARKWAY EL 468 students · Pre-K–5th	468	Pre-K–5th	7.9
9	BURTON HILL EL 344 students · Pre-K–5th	344	Pre-K–5th	7.9
10	LILY B CLAYTON EL 477 students · Pre-K–5th	477	Pre-K–5th	7.9
11	MAUDE I LOGAN EL 311 students · Pre-K–5th	311	Pre-K–5th	7.9
12	WESTPARK EL 374 students · Pre-K–5th	374	Pre-K–5th	7.8
13	PARKVIEW EL 613 students · Pre-K–5th	613	Pre-K–5th	7.7
14	A M PATE EL 315 students · Pre-K–5th	315	Pre-K–5th	7.5
15	ANN BROCK EL AT OAK GROVE 640 students · Pre-K–5th	640	Pre-K–5th	7.4
16	DALLAS PARK EL 471 students · Pre-K–5th	471	Pre-K–5th	7.4
17	ROCKETSHIP DENNIS DUNKINS EL 417 students · Pre-K–4th	417	Pre-K–4th	7.3
18	TANGLEWOOD EL 554 students · Pre-K–5th	554	Pre-K–5th	7.2
19	MAUDRIE WALTON EL 297 students · Pre-K–5th	297	Pre-K–5th	7.2
20	WEST HANDLEY EL 333 students · Pre-K–5th	333	Pre-K–5th	7.2
21	WALSH EL 589 students · Kindergarten–5th	589	Kindergarten–5th	7.1
22	VAN ZANDT-GUINN EL 310 students · Pre-K–5th	310	Pre-K–5th	7.1
23	FINE ARTS ACADEMY 318 students · Kindergarten–6th	318	Kindergarten–6th	7.1
24	JOY JAMES ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP 441 students · Pre-K–5th	441	Pre-K–5th	7.0
25	COMO EL 421 students · Pre-K–5th	421	Pre-K–5th	6.9

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26	WESTCLIFF EL 524 students · Pre-K–5th	524	Pre-K–5th	6.9
27	RIVER TRAILS EL 655 students · Pre-K–6th	655	Pre-K–6th	6.8
28	ATWOOD MCDONALD EL 316 students · Pre-K–5th	316	Pre-K–5th	6.7
29	MEADOWBROOK EL 443 students · Pre-K–5th	443	Pre-K–5th	6.7
30	MORNINGSIDE EL 410 students · Pre-K–5th	410	Pre-K–5th	6.7
31	WORTH HEIGHTS EL 484 students · Pre-K–5th	484	Pre-K–5th	6.7
32	TRINITY LAKES EL 647 students · Pre-K–6th	647	Pre-K–6th	6.7
33	MARINE CREEK LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 349 students · 1st–5th	349	1st–5th	6.7
34	RIVERSIDE APPLIED LRN CTR 215 students · Kindergarten–5th	215	Kindergarten–5th	6.6
35	EAST HANDLEY EL 310 students · Pre-K–5th	310	Pre-K–5th	6.6
36	GREENFIELD EL 649 students · Pre-K–5th	649	Pre-K–5th	6.5
37	WAVERLY PARK EL 671 students · Pre-K–5th	671	Pre-K–5th	6.5
38	JOHN T WHITE EL 411 students · Pre-K–5th	411	Pre-K–5th	6.5
39	MARILYN MILLER LANGUAGE ACADEMY 526 students · 1st–5th	526	1st–5th	6.5
40	W R HATFIELD EL 706 students · Pre-K–5th	706	Pre-K–5th	6.5
41	MARY HARRIS EL 374 students · Pre-K–5th	374	Pre-K–5th	6.4
42	LAKE POINTE EL 768 students · Pre-K–5th	768	Pre-K–5th	6.4
43	DOZIER EL 725 students · Pre-K–5th	725	Pre-K–5th	6.4
44	HARLEAN BEAL EL 310 students · Pre-K–5th	310	Pre-K–5th	6.4
45	SOUTH HILLS EL 598 students · Pre-K–5th	598	Pre-K–5th	6.4
46	ALICE D CONTRERAS 459 students · Pre-K–5th	459	Pre-K–5th	6.4
47	BLUEBONNET EL 572 students · Pre-K–5th	572	Pre-K–5th	6.4
48	L A GILILLAND EL 504 students · Pre-K–5th	504	Pre-K–5th	6.3
49	HUBBARD EL 520 students · Pre-K–5th	520	Pre-K–5th	6.3
50	SUNSET VALLEY EL 580 students · Pre-K–5th	580	Pre-K–5th	6.3
51	BLUE HAZE EL 593 students · Kindergarten–4th	593	Kindergarten–4th	6.3
52	FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS EL 238 students · 3rd–6th	238	3rd–6th	6.2
53	BENBROOK EL 351 students · Pre-K–5th	351	Pre-K–5th	6.2
54	M L PHILLIPS EL 402 students · Pre-K–5th	402	Pre-K–5th	6.2
55	GEORGE CLARKE EL 386 students · Pre-K–5th	386	Pre-K–5th	6.1
56	CHAPEL HILL ACADEMY 535 students · Pre-K–8th	535	Pre-K–8th	6.0
57	REMINGTON POINT EL 555 students · Pre-K–5th	555	Pre-K–5th	6.0
58	DAVID L WALKER ELT 433 students · Pre-K–5th	433	Pre-K–5th	5.9
59	JACKIE CARDEN EL 535 students · Pre-K–5th	535	Pre-K–5th	5.8
60	MITCHELL BOULEVARD EL 352 students · Pre-K–5th	352	Pre-K–5th	5.8
61	SPRINGDALE EL 403 students · Pre-K–5th	403	Pre-K–5th	5.8
62	NORTH RIVERSIDE EL 471 students · Pre-K–5th	471	Pre-K–5th	5.8
63	HIGH COUNTRY EL 534 students · Pre-K–5th	534	Pre-K–5th	5.7
64	RIDGLEA HILLS EL 722 students · Pre-K–5th	722	Pre-K–5th	5.7
65	SOUTH HI MOUNT EL 525 students · Pre-K–5th	525	Pre-K–5th	5.7
66	WESTCREEK EL 456 students · Pre-K–5th	456	Pre-K–5th	5.7
67	HAZEL HARVEY PEACE EL 420 students · Pre-K–5th	420	Pre-K–5th	5.7
68	MOORE M H EL 439 students · Pre-K–5th	439	Pre-K–5th	5.6
69	IDEA EDGECLIFF ACADEMY 721 students · Kindergarten–5th	721	Kindergarten–5th	5.5
70	MEADOWCREEK EL 513 students · Pre-K–5th	513	Pre-K–5th	5.5
71	GREENBRIAR EL 503 students · Pre-K–5th	503	Pre-K–5th	5.5
72	BRUCE SHULKEY EL 379 students · Pre-K–5th	379	Pre-K–5th	5.5
73	DOLORES HUERTA EL 482 students · Pre-K–5th	482	Pre-K–5th	5.5
74	LUELLA MERRETT EL 446 students · Pre-K–5th	446	Pre-K–5th	5.4
75	A V CATO EL 601 students · Pre-K–5th	601	Pre-K–5th	5.3
76	SAM ROSEN EL 385 students · Pre-K–5th	385	Pre-K–5th	5.3
77	RICHARD J WILSON EL 513 students · Pre-K–5th	513	Pre-K–5th	5.3
78	WESTERN HILLS EL 551 students · 2nd–5th	551	2nd–5th	5.3
79	JUNE W DAVIS EL 693 students · Pre-K–5th	693	Pre-K–5th	5.2
80	PARKVIEW EL 572 students · Pre-K–5th	572	Pre-K–5th	5.2
81	COPPER CREEK EL 704 students · Pre-K–5th	704	Pre-K–5th	5.2
82	NORTH HI MOUNT EL 350 students · Pre-K–5th	350	Pre-K–5th	5.2
83	TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY 2,031 students · Pre-K–8th	2,031	Pre-K–8th	5.1
84	TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 333 students · Kindergarten–5th	333	Kindergarten–5th	5.1
85	EAGLE MOUNTAIN EL 521 students · Pre-K–5th	521	Pre-K–5th	5.1
86	E RAY EL 357 students · 1st–5th	357	1st–5th	5.1
87	RUFINO MENDOZA SR EL 327 students · Pre-K–5th	327	Pre-K–5th	5.1
88	CHRISTENE C MOSS EL 313 students · Pre-K–5th	313	Pre-K–5th	5.1
89	OAKHURST EL 497 students · Pre-K–5th	497	Pre-K–5th	5.1
90	GREAT HEARTS LAKESIDE 1,119 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,119	Kindergarten–8th	5.0
91	SYCAMORE EL 528 students · Pre-K–5th	528	Pre-K–5th	5.0
92	S H CROWLEY EL 569 students · Pre-K–5th	569	Pre-K–5th	5.0
93	CHISHOLM RIDGE 676 students · Pre-K–5th	676	Pre-K–5th	5.0
94	CARTER PARK EL 495 students · Pre-K–5th	495	Pre-K–5th	5.0
95	MANUEL JARA EL 565 students · Pre-K–5th	565	Pre-K–5th	5.0
96	DAGGETT EL 529 students · Pre-K–5th	529	Pre-K–5th	5.0
97	S S DILLOW EL 410 students · Pre-K–5th	410	Pre-K–5th	5.0
98	NATHA HOWELL EL 346 students · Pre-K–5th	346	Pre-K–5th	5.0
99	CARROLL PEAK EL 477 students · Pre-K–5th	477	Pre-K–5th	5.0
100	J T STEVENS EL 435 students · Pre-K–5th	435	Pre-K–5th	5.0
101	NORTHBROOK EL 567 students · Pre-K–5th	567	Pre-K–5th	4.9
102	GLEN PARK EL 437 students · Pre-K–5th	437	Pre-K–5th	4.9
103	ALICE CARLSON APPLIED LRN CTR 382 students · Kindergarten–5th	382	Kindergarten–5th	4.9
104	T A SIMS EL 590 students · Pre-K–5th	590	Pre-K–5th	4.9
105	EDWARD BRISCOE EL 270 students · Pre-K–5th	270	Pre-K–5th	4.9
106	BERKSHIRE EL 738 students · Pre-K–5th	738	Pre-K–5th	4.9
107	ILTEXAS KELLER EL 949 students · Kindergarten–5th	949	Kindergarten–5th	4.8
108	ROLLING HILLS EL 428 students · Pre-K–5th	428	Pre-K–5th	4.8
109	BRYSON EL 483 students · Pre-K–5th	483	Pre-K–5th	4.7
110	LAKE COUNTRY EL 699 students · Pre-K–5th	699	Pre-K–5th	4.7
111	CHARLES NASH EL 226 students · Pre-K–5th	226	Pre-K–5th	4.7
112	SIDNEY H POYNTER 413 students · Pre-K–5th	413	Pre-K–5th	4.6
113	DE ZAVALA EL 260 students · Pre-K–5th	260	Pre-K–5th	4.6
114	HELBING EL 357 students · Pre-K–5th	357	Pre-K–5th	4.6
115	DAVID K SELLARS EL 415 students · Pre-K–5th	415	Pre-K–5th	4.6
116	WESTERN HILLS PRI 402 students · Pre-K–1st	402	Pre-K–1st	4.6
117	COMANCHE SPRINGS EL 585 students · Pre-K–5th	585	Pre-K–5th	4.5
118	SUNRISE - MCMILLAN EL 367 students · Pre-K–5th	367	Pre-K–5th	4.5
119	WASHINGTON HEIGHTS EL 271 students · Pre-K–5th	271	Pre-K–5th	4.5
120	WOODWAY EL 504 students · Pre-K–5th	504	Pre-K–5th	4.5
121	LIZZIE CURTIS EL 729 students · Pre-K–5th	729	Pre-K–5th	4.5
122	CASTLEBERRY EL 758 students · Pre-K–5th	758	Pre-K–5th	4.4
123	IDEA RISE ACADEMY 710 students · Kindergarten–5th	710	Kindergarten–5th	4.3
124	CROWLEY MONTESSORI ACADEMY 216 students · Pre-K–4th	216	Pre-K–4th	4.3
125	ELKINS EL 653 students · Pre-K–5th	653	Pre-K–5th	4.3
126	KIRKPATRICK EL 296 students · Pre-K–5th	296	Pre-K–5th	4.2
127	LOWERY ROAD 450 students · Pre-K–5th	450	Pre-K–5th	4.2
128	EASTERN HILLS EL 458 students · Pre-K–5th	458	Pre-K–5th	4.1
129	OAKLAWN EL 431 students · Pre-K–5th	431	Pre-K–5th	4.1
130	W J TURNER EL 360 students · Pre-K–5th	360	Pre-K–5th	4.1
131	O A PETERSON 670 students · Pre-K–5th	670	Pre-K–5th	4.1
132	EAST FORT WORTH MONTESSORI ACADEMY 184 students · Pre-K–5th	184	Pre-K–5th	4.0
133	W M GREEN EL 532 students · Pre-K–5th	532	Pre-K–5th	4.0
134	HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY- FORT WORTH 637 students · Kindergarten–5th	637	Kindergarten–5th	3.8
135	MCRAE EL 572 students · Pre-K–5th	572	Pre-K–5th	3.8
136	BASSWOOD EL 519 students · Pre-K–5th	519	Pre-K–5th	3.8
137	IDEA SOUTHEAST ACADEMY 626 students · Kindergarten–5th	626	Kindergarten–5th	3.7
138	GREAT HEARTS PRAIRIE VIEW 784 students · Kindergarten–8th	784	Kindergarten–8th	3.7
139	DIAMOND HILL EL 481 students · Pre-K–5th	481	Pre-K–5th	3.7
140	ILTEXAS WOODHAVEN EL 634 students · Pre-K–5th	634	Pre-K–5th	3.6
141	SUE CROUCH EL 423 students · Pre-K–5th	423	Pre-K–5th	3.5
142	SAGAMORE HILL EL 433 students · Pre-K–5th	433	Pre-K–5th	3.5
143	VERSIA WILLIAMS EL 304 students · Pre-K–5th	304	Pre-K–5th	3.3
144	BILL J ELLIOTT EL 349 students · Pre-K–5th	349	Pre-K–5th	2.7
145	INSIGHTS LEARNING CENTER 8 students · 3rd–5th	8	3rd–5th	—
Private Schools 20 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	ST GEORGE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 91 students · Pre-K–8th	91	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	ST RITA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 114 students · Pre-K–8th	114	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 93 students · Pre-K–8th	93	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF FORT WORTH Private 123 students · Pre-K–8th	123	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	FORT WORTH ACADEMY Private 169 students · Kindergarten–8th	169	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
6	ST PETER THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CLASSICAL SCHOOL Private 83 students · Pre-K–8th	83	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
7	RIVERTREE ACADEMY Private 66 students · Pre-K–5th	66	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
8	ST ANDREW CATHOLIC Private 516 students · Pre-K–8th	516	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
9	MOSAIC ACADEMY Private 35 students · Pre-K–7th	35	Pre-K–7th	Not Rated
10	FT WORTH ADVENTIST JR ACADEMY Private 51 students · Pre-K–8th	51	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
11	ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 113 students · Pre-K–8th	113	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
12	ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 188 students · Pre-K–8th	188	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
13	MISS ENDY'S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 6 students · Pre-K–8th	6	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
14	PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF PARKWOOD HILL Private 2 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	2	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
15	STEPPING STONES ACADEMY Private 7 students · Kindergarten–1st	7	Kindergarten–1st	Not Rated
16	UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH WEEKDAY SCHOOL Private 18 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	18	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
17	PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF COLUMBUS TRAIL Private 8 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	8	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
18	MONTESSORI SCHOOL ON CAMP BOWIE Private 4 students · Kindergarten–TK	4	Kindergarten–TK	Not Rated
19	FORT WORTH SAVE OUR CHILDREN Private 23 students · Pre-K–5th	23	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
20	NORTH PARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 18 students · Pre-K–4th	18	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated

Middle Schools

43 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	CREEKVIEW MIDDLE 881 students · 6th–8th	881	6th–8th	7.4
2	TIMBERVIEW MIDDLE 1,018 students · 5th–8th	1,018	5th–8th	7.4
3	IRMA MARSH MIDDLE 812 students · 6th–8th	812	6th–8th	7.1
4	FOREST OAK MIDDLE 1,081 students · 6th–8th	1,081	6th–8th	6.8
5	MCLEAN MIDDLE 800 students · 6th–8th	800	6th–8th	6.8
6	IDEA EDGECLIFF COLLEGE PREPARATORY 488 students · 6th–9th	488	6th–9th	6.6
7	MORNINGSIDE MIDDLE 430 students · 6th–8th	430	6th–8th	6.4
8	WEDGWOOD 6TH GR SCH 207 students · 6th–6th	207	6th–6th	6.4
9	MCLEAN 6TH GRADE 395 students · 6th–6th	395	6th–6th	6.4
10	IDEA RISE COLLEGE PREPARATORY 561 students · 6th–10th	561	6th–10th	6.3
11	ELDER MIDDLE 763 students · 6th–8th	763	6th–8th	6.2
12	J MARTIN JACQUET MIDDLE 566 students · 6th–8th	566	6th–8th	6.1
13	FOSSIL HILL MIDDLE 826 students · 6th–8th	826	6th–8th	6.1
14	PARKWOOD HILL INT 1,121 students · 5th–6th	1,121	5th–6th	6.1
15	STRIPLING MIDDLE 515 students · 6th–8th	515	6th–8th	6.0
16	JEAN MCCLUNG MIDDLE 578 students · 6th–8th	578	6th–8th	6.0
17	CROWLEY MIDDLE 864 students · 6th–8th	864	6th–8th	5.9
18	LUCYLE COLLINS MIDDLE 718 students · 6th–8th	718	6th–8th	5.9
19	TANNAHILL INT 921 students · 5th–6th	921	5th–6th	5.9
20	ED WILLKIE MIDDLE 762 students · 6th–8th	762	6th–8th	5.8
21	WAYSIDE MIDDLE 1,090 students · 6th–8th	1,090	6th–8th	5.7
22	MONNIG MIDDLE 484 students · 6th–8th	484	6th–8th	5.7
23	PRAIRIE VISTA 899 students · 6th–8th	899	6th–8th	5.6
24	KIRKPATRICK MIDDLE 465 students · 6th–8th	465	6th–8th	5.6
25	DAGGETT MIDDLE 388 students · 6th–8th	388	6th–8th	5.5

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26	JAMES MIDDLE 771 students · 6th–8th	771	6th–8th	5.5
27	MEADOWBROOK MIDDLE 701 students · 6th–8th	701	6th–8th	5.5
28	ILTEXAS KELLER MIDDLE 435 students · 6th–8th	435	6th–8th	5.4
29	APPLIED LEARNING ACAD 339 students · 6th–8th	339	6th–8th	5.4
30	LEONARD MIDDLE 607 students · 6th–8th	607	6th–8th	5.3
31	VISTA RIDGE MIDDLE 755 students · 6th–8th	755	6th–8th	5.3
32	HILLWOOD MIDDLE 1,216 students · 7th–8th	1,216	7th–8th	5.2
33	HIGHLAND MIDDLE 700 students · 6th–8th	700	6th–8th	5.0
34	ROSEMONT MIDDLE 1,152 students · 6th–8th	1,152	6th–8th	5.0
35	MARINE CREEK MIDDLE 923 students · 6th–8th	923	6th–8th	4.9
36	RIVERSIDE MIDDLE 765 students · 6th–8th	765	6th–8th	4.9
37	WEDGWOOD MIDDLE 532 students · 7th–8th	532	7th–8th	4.8
38	ILTEXAS WOODHAVEN MIDDLE 320 students · 6th–8th	320	6th–8th	4.6
39	MEACHAM MIDDLE 675 students · 6th–8th	675	6th–8th	4.5
40	MCANALLY MIDDLE 928 students · 6th–8th	928	6th–8th	4.4
41	INT'L NEWCOMER ACAD 498 students · 6th–9th	498	6th–9th	4.1
42	CW WORTHINGTON MIDDLE 1,024 students · 6th–8th	1,024	6th–8th	4.1
43	IDEA SOUTHEAST COLLEGE PREPARATORY 365 students · 6th–8th	365	6th–8th	3.6

High Schools

55 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	IM TERRELL ACADEMY FOR STEM AND VPA 454 students · 9th–12th	454	9th–12th	9.0
2	ELMER C WATSON H S 95 students · 9th–12th	95	9th–12th	8.2
3	YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 436 students · 6th–12th	436	6th–12th	8.1
4	WESTERN HILLS H S 889 students · 9th–12th	889	9th–12th	8.0
5	TIMBER CREEK H S 3,026 students · 9th–12th	3,026	9th–12th	7.9
6	REACH H S 34 students · 9th–12th	34	9th–12th	7.6
7	BOSWELL H S 2,683 students · 9th–12th	2,683	9th–12th	7.3
8	PASCHAL H S 2,147 students · 9th–12th	2,147	9th–12th	7.3
9	TEXAS ACADEMY OF BIOMEDICAL 368 students · 9th–12th	368	9th–12th	7.2
10	METRO OPPORTUNITY 60 students · 6th–12th	60	6th–12th	7.0
11	TRANSITION CTR 98 students · 12th–12th	98	12th–12th	7.0
12	ARLINGTON HEIGHTS H S 1,940 students · 9th–12th	1,940	9th–12th	6.9
13	BENBROOK MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL 1,490 students · 6th–12th	1,490	6th–12th	6.9
14	JAMES M STEELE EARLY COLLEGE H S 257 students · 9th–12th	257	9th–12th	6.9
15	CHISHOLM TRAIL H S 2,501 students · 9th–12th	2,501	9th–12th	6.8
16	WORLD LANGUAGES INSTITUTE 542 students · 6th–12th	542	6th–12th	6.8
17	ALTER DISCIPLINE CAMPUS 53 students · 6th–12th	53	6th–12th	6.6
18	SOUTH HILLS H S 1,876 students · 9th–12th	1,876	9th–12th	6.5
19	NORTH CROWLEY H S 2,933 students · 9th–12th	2,933	9th–12th	6.4
20	V R EATON H S 3,262 students · 9th–12th	3,262	9th–12th	6.3
21	ILTEXAS KELLER SAGINAW H S 809 students · 9th–12th	809	9th–12th	6.1
22	CARTER-RIVERSIDE H S 1,030 students · 9th–12th	1,030	9th–12th	6.1
23	DIAMOND HILL-JARVIS H S 926 students · 9th–12th	926	9th–12th	5.9
24	TARRANT CO COLLEGE SOUTH/FORT WORTH COLLEGIATE H S 340 students · 9th–12th	340	9th–12th	5.9
25	TRIMBLE TECHNICAL H S 1,739 students · 9th–12th	1,739	9th–12th	5.8

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26	NORTH SIDE H S 1,721 students · 9th–12th	1,721	9th–12th	5.5
27	YOUNG MEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 397 students · 6th–12th	397	6th–12th	5.4
28	CASTLEBERRY H S 1,076 students · 8th–12th	1,076	8th–12th	5.3
29	DETENT CTR 94 students · 7th–12th	94	7th–12th	5.3
30	BREWER H S 2,172 students · 9th–12th	2,172	9th–12th	5.3
31	RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY FORT WORTH 117 students · 9th–12th	117	9th–12th	5.0
32	FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS 416 students · 7th–12th	416	7th–12th	5.0
33	SOUTHWEST H S 1,186 students · 9th–12th	1,186	9th–12th	5.0
34	TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - FORT WORTH WESTCREEK 240 students · 9th–12th	240	9th–12th	4.8
35	TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - FORT WORTH LANCASTER AVENUE 352 students · 9th–12th	352	9th–12th	4.8
36	SUCCESS H S 544 students · 9th–12th	544	9th–12th	4.8
37	HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - FORT WORTH 1,041 students · 6th–12th	1,041	6th–12th	4.4
38	O D WYATT H S 1,570 students · 9th–12th	1,570	9th–12th	4.0
39	DUNBAR H S 860 students · 9th–12th	860	9th–12th	3.8
40	POLYTECHNIC H S 1,382 students · 9th–12th	1,382	9th–12th	3.7
41	MARINE CREEK COLLEGIATE H S 334 students · 9th–12th	334	9th–12th	3.7
42	EASTERN HILLS H S 1,184 students · 9th–12th	1,184	9th–12th	3.4
43	CLEARFORK ACADEMY 19 students · 8th–12th	19	8th–12th	—
44	T R U C E LEARNING CTR 17 students · 7th–12th	17	7th–12th	—
45	TARRANT CO J J A E P 1 students · 9th–12th	1	9th–12th	—
46	JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE ED PROGRAM 16 students · 6th–12th	16	6th–12th	—
47	BRIDGE ASSOC 12 students · 6th–12th	12	6th–12th	—
48	LEGACY LEARNING CENTER 37 students · 12th–12th	37	12th–12th	—
Private Schools 7 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	CRISTO REY FORT WORTH COLLEGE PREP Private 206 students · 9th–12th	206	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	NOLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Private 760 students · 9th–12th	760	9th–12th	Not Rated
3	CASSATA HIGH SCHOOL Private 113 students · 9th–12th	113	9th–12th	Not Rated
4	CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 39 students · 8th–12th	39	8th–12th	Not Rated
5	MY DREAMS ACADEMY Private 50 students · 9th–12th	50	9th–12th	Not Rated
6	ST AUGUSTIN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Private 35 students · 8th–12th	35	8th–12th	Not Rated
7	ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREP Private 24 students · 9th–12th	24	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

25 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	BOULEVARD HEIGHTS 32 students · 2nd–12th	32	2nd–12th	7.7
2	JO KELLY SP ED 46 students · Pre-K–12th	46	Pre-K–12th	7.0
3	CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CTR 37 students · 1st–12th	37	1st–12th	7.0
4	KELLER EARLY LEARNING CENTER - SOUTH 311 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	311	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.7
5	KELLER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY 279 students · 8th–11th	279	8th–11th	5.1
6	PK SATELLITE CENTERS 150 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	150	Pre-K–Pre-K	4.7
7	KI CHARTER - FORT WORTH 91 students · 1st–12th	91	1st–12th	—
8	TARRANT CO J J A E P 1 students · 10th–10th	1	10th–10th	—
9	TARRANT COUNTY JJAEP SCHOOL 2 students · 8th–10th	2	8th–10th	—
10	ASSESSMENT CTR 4 students · 1st–9th	4	1st–9th	—
11	WOMEN'S HAVEN 10 students · 1st–10th	10	1st–10th	—
Private Schools 14 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	TEMPLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Private 338 students · Pre-K–12th	338	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	THE JANE JUSTIN SCHOOL Private 82 students · UG–UG	82	UG–UG	Not Rated
3	HILL SCHOOL OF FORT WORTH Private 104 students · Kindergarten–12th	104	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
4	THE NEW KEY SCHOOL INC Private 83 students · Kindergarten–12th	83	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
5	WEDGWOOD ACADEMY Private 77 students · Kindergarten–12th	77	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
6	ALLIANCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 202 students · Pre-K–12th	202	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
7	LAKE COUNTRY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 437 students · Pre-K–12th	437	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
8	CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 309 students · Pre-K–12th	309	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
9	ST PETER'S CLASSICAL SCHOOL Private 87 students · Pre-K–12th	87	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
10	FORT WORTH COUNTRY DAY Private 1,097 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,097	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
11	SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 807 students · Pre-K–12th	807	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
12	ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Private 995 students · Pre-K–12th	995	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
13	COVENANT CLASSICAL SCHOOL Private 451 students · Kindergarten–12th	451	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
14	CHRISTIAN COTTAGE PREP Private 22 students · 1st–10th	22	1st–10th	Not Rated

Schools in Fort Worth

Fort Worth, Texas · 288 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 37 ZIP codes

Median Income

$82,494

Median Home Value

$281,551

Median Rent

$1,513/mo

Population

1,301,093

College Educated

31%

Homeownership

60%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Community Profile

Fort Worth has a median household income of $82,494. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $281,551, with a median rent of $1,513/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.6%. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Texas
Total Schools: 288
Elementary: 165
Middle: 43
High: 55
Districts: 27
Avg Rating: 5.8/10

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School Districts (27)

TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES

13 schools · 3,608 students

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL

18 schools · 509 students

RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN)

9 schools · 1,450 students

TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY

7 schools · 6,631 students

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

123 schools · 76,819 students

FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

2 schools · 654 students

EAST FORT WORTH MONTESSORI ACADEMY

1 school · 184 students

TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

1 school · 333 students

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - NORTH TEXAS

16 schools · 10,272 students

CHAPEL HILL ACADEMY

1 school · 535 students

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS (ILTEXAS)

44 schools · 22,780 students

GREAT HEARTS TEXAS

13 schools · 12,019 students

KI CHARTER

6 schools · 457 students

ROCKETSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools · 645 students

ALEDO ISD

11 schools · 8,161 students

AZLE ISD

12 schools · 7,218 students

BURLESON ISD

19 schools · 12,718 students

CASTLEBERRY ISD

8 schools · 3,740 students

CROWLEY ISD

25 schools · 16,956 students

EAGLE MT-SAGINAW ISD

31 schools · 23,462 students

EVERMAN ISD

11 schools · 5,139 students

FORT WORTH ISD

138 schools · 71,060 students

HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD

33 schools · 23,226 students

KELLER ISD

42 schools · 33,250 students

LAKE WORTH ISD

6 schools · 3,238 students

NORTHWEST ISD

34 schools · 30,736 students

WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD

11 schools · 6,895 students

Nearby Cities

Ft. Worth (5 schools)

2 mi

Lake Worth (3 schools)

6 mi

White Settlement (5 schools)

6 mi

Haltom City (13 schools)

6 mi

Saginaw (6 schools)

8 mi

N. Richland Hills (2 schools)

8 mi

Richland Hills (3 schools)

Kennedale (3 schools)

11 mi

North Richland Hills (16 schools)

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Fort Worth, Texas

How many schools are in Fort Worth, Texas?

Fort Worth has 288 schools, including 247 public and 41 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Fort Worth, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Fort Worth is 5.8 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Fort Worth, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Fort Worth on MySchoolScout is Park Glen EL with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Fort Worth on MySchoolScout is Park Glen EL with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Fort Worth, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Fort Worth on MySchoolScout is Creekview Middle with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What is the best high school in Fort Worth, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Fort Worth on MySchoolScout is Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa with a composite score of 9.0/10.

How many school districts serve Fort Worth, Texas?

Fort Worth is served by 27 school districts: Texans Can Academies, University of Texas University Charter School, Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen), Trinity Basin Preparatory, Idea Public Schools, Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts, East Fort Worth Montessori Academy, Texas School of the Arts, Harmony Public Schools - North Texas, Chapel Hill Academy, International Leadership of Texas (iltexas), Great Hearts Texas, Ki Charter, Rocketship Public Schools, Aledo ISD, Azle ISD, Burleson ISD, Castleberry ISD, Crowley ISD, Eagle Mt-saginaw ISD, Everman ISD, Fort Worth ISD, Hurst-euless-bedford ISD, Keller ISD, Lake Worth ISD, Northwest ISD, White Settlement ISD.

What is the education level in Fort Worth, Texas?

According to Census data, 31% of adults in Fort Worth have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Fort Worth, Texas?

The median household income in Fort Worth is approximately $82,494 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Fort Worth, Texas?

Yes, Fort Worth has 41 private schools alongside 247 public schools. The top-rated private school is St George Catholic School with a score of 8.3/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Worth, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Fort Worth is 13.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Fort Worth, 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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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