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Best Schools in Fort Worth, Texas

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

Public: 247
Private: 41
Districts: 27
Avg Rating: 5.5/10
Estimated Scores: 3%
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Use this page to compare every school in Fort Worth by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Overton Park EL

9.4/10

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

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Walsh EL

9.2/10

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

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Reach H S

8.9/10

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

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Fort Worth for 2026 are Overton Park EL (9.4/10), Walsh EL (9.2/10), and Reach H S (8.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 50 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.

Schools

288

247 public · 41 private

Avg Score

5.5

out of 10

Median Home

$281,551

home value · ACS

Districts

27

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Reach H S

Rates 8.9/10 despite 94% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 4.2 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 Fort Worth schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Washington Heights EL

STAAR proficiency rose +17.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Fort Worth schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Fort Worth

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (50 of 288). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Overton Park EL 9.4 / 10
2 Walsh EL 9.2 / 10
3 Reach H S 8.9 / 10
4 Tanglewood EL 8.9 / 10
5 De Zavala EL 8.8 / 10
6 Westpark EL 8.5 / 10
7 Young Women's Leadership Academy 8.3 / 10
8 Park Glen EL 8.3 / 10
9 Fine Arts Academy 8.3 / 10
10 St George Catholic School 8.3 / 10

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
5.5/10

23% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$82,494

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$281,551

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
31%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
27 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
60%

Of occupied housing units

How Fort Worth compares

Texas rank

#525 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$82k

111% of Texas median

Schools in this city

266

Education Snapshot

Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth spreads its 155,741 students across 288 schools in 27 school districts — a notably wide district footprint for a single city. The level mix tilts early: 165 elementary campuses against 55 high schools and 43 middle schools. MySchoolScout's composite rating averages 5.5/10 across 266 scored schools, nearly a full point below the Texas state average of 6.3/10 — a consistent gap that warrants attention when comparing Fort Worth to peer Texas metros. Thirty-two charter schools offer alternatives outside traditional district boundaries, a meaningful slice of the city's 288 total campuses. On the economic side, median household income is $77,950 — just 2% below the Texas state median of $79,932 — while 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The near-parity income figures paired with a below-state-average rating gap suggest performance varies sharply by campus; with 27 districts citywide, individual school comparisons matter far more than city-level averages.

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 Rating
1
Overton Park EL
532 students · Pre-K–5th 		9.4
2
Walsh EL
589 students · Kindergarten–5th 		9.2
3
Tanglewood EL
554 students · Pre-K–5th 		8.9
4
De Zavala EL
260 students · Pre-K–5th 		8.8
5
Westpark EL
374 students · Pre-K–5th 		8.5
6
Park Glen EL
490 students · Pre-K–4th 		8.3
7
Fine Arts Academy
318 students · Kindergarten–6th 		8.3
8
June W Davis EL
693 students · Pre-K–5th 		8.2
9
Sunset Valley EL
580 students · Pre-K–5th 		8.2
10
Trinity Basin Preparatory
2,031 students · Pre-K–8th 		8.1
Show all 165 elementary schools in Fort Worth

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

Lily B Clayton EL Lizzie Curtis EL Maude I Logan EL Lake Country EL Copper Creek EL Worth Heights EL Texas School of the Arts Great Hearts Lakeside Joy James Academy of Leadership Burton Hill EL River Trails EL Eagle Heights EL North Hi Mount EL Como EL Idea Edgecliff Academy Ann Brock EL at Oak Grove Christene C Moss EL Meadowbrook EL Trinity Lakes EL David L Walker Elt Eagle Mountain EL Dozier EL Alice D Contreras Sonny & Allegra Nance EL A M Pate EL Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr Oakmont EL Parkview EL Bluebonnet EL Idea Rise Academy J a Hargrave EL A V Cato EL Meadowcreek EL Glen Park EL Oakhurst EL Berkshire EL Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth Benbrook EL Luella Merrett EL Mitchell Boulevard EL Lowery Road Basswood EL Parkway EL Natha Howell EL W R Hatfield EL Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL Jackie Carden EL Crowley Montessori Academy Riverside Applied Lrn Ctr Atwood Mcdonald EL South Hi Mount EL Westcliff EL John T White EL Rolling Hills EL Morningside EL Iltexas Keller EL Remington Point EL Manuel Jara EL Maudrie Walton EL Iltexas Woodhaven EL Lake Pointe EL Daggett EL Washington Heights EL Greenbriar EL Elkins EL Sidney H Poynter Moore M H EL David K Sellars EL North Riverside EL S H Crowley EL Bill J Elliott EL Greenfield EL S S Dillow EL Ridglea Hills EL Springdale EL George Clarke EL Sunrise - Mcmillan EL O a Peterson Rocketship Dennis Dunkins EL East Fort Worth Montessori Academy Comanche Springs EL Blue Haze EL Castleberry EL Sycamore EL Harlean Beal EL Seminary Hills Park EL Dallas Park EL Sue Crouch EL L a Gililland EL E Ray EL Mary Harris EL High Country EL Dolores Huerta EL Woodway EL Great Hearts Prairie View Bryson EL Chisholm Ridge Diamond Hill EL South Hills EL Northbrook EL Parkview EL W J Turner EL Versia Williams EL West Handley EL T a Sims EL East Handley EL Bruce Shulkey EL Helbing EL Charles Nash EL Kirkpatrick EL Carroll Peak EL Sagamore Hill EL Western Hills Pri Carter Park EL Hubbard EL Westcreek EL Sam Rosen EL Eastern Hills EL Idea Southeast Academy Chapel Hill Academy Van Zandt-guinn EL Waverly Park EL Mcrae EL Rufino Mendoza SR EL Marine Creek Leadership Academy J T Stevens EL Marilyn Miller Language Academy W M Green EL Richard J Wilson EL Hazel Harvey Peace EL Edward Briscoe EL M L Phillips EL Oaklawn EL Western Hills EL Insights Learning Center St George Catholic School Private St Rita Catholic School Private Holy Family Catholic School Private Montessori School of Fort Worth Private Fort Worth Academy Private St Peter the Apostle Catholic Classical School Private Rivertree Academy Private St Andrew Catholic Private Mosaic Academy Private Ft Worth Adventist JR Academy Private All Saints Catholic School Private St Paul Lutheran School Private Miss Endy's Christian Academy Private Primrose School of Parkwood Hill Private Stepping Stones Academy Private University Christian Church Weekday School Private Primrose School of Columbus Trail Private Montessori School on Camp Bowie Private Fort Worth Save Our Children Private North Park Christian Academy Private

High Schools

55 schools
# School Rating
1
Reach H S
34 students · 9th–12th 		8.9
2
Young Women's Leadership Academy
436 students · 6th–12th 		8.3
3
James M Steele Early College H S
257 students · 9th–12th 		7.8
4
Tarrant Co College South/fort Worth Collegiate H S
340 students · 9th–12th 		7.7
5
Texas Academy of Biomedical
368 students · 9th–12th 		7.5
6
Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts
416 students · 7th–12th 		7.3
7
Harmony School of Innovation - Fort Worth
1,041 students · 6th–12th 		7.1
8
Elmer C Watson H S
95 students · 9th–12th 		7.0
9
Marine Creek Collegiate H S
334 students · 9th–12th 		7.0
10
Timber Creek H S
3,026 students · 9th–12th 		6.9
Show all 55 high schools in Fort Worth

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

Young Men's Leadership Academy Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa Boswell H S V R Eaton H S Chisholm Trail H S Paschal H S Metro Opportunity Benbrook Middle/high School Castleberry H S South Hills H S World Languages Institute North Crowley H S Iltexas Keller Saginaw H S Alter Discipline Campus Trimble Technical H S Transition Ctr North Side H S Arlington Heights H S Southwest H S Brewer H S Western Hills H S Success H S Dunbar H S Eastern Hills H S O D Wyatt H S Diamond Hill-jarvis H S Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth Carter-riverside H S Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Westcreek Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue Polytechnic H S Detent Ctr Clearfork Academy T R U C E Learning Ctr Tarrant Co J J a E P Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed Program Bridge Assoc Legacy Learning Center Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep Private Nolan Catholic High School Private Cassata High School Private Crossroads Christian Academy Private My Dreams Academy Private St Augustin Catholic High School Private St Ignatius College Prep Private

Other Schools

25 schools
# School Rating
1
Boulevard Heights
32 students · 2nd–12th 		6.6
2
Jo Kelly Sp Ed
46 students · Pre-K–12th 		6.0
3
Keller Early Learning Center - South
311 students · Pre-K–Pre-K 		4.9
4
Keller Collegiate Academy
279 students · 8th–11th 		4.6
5
Children's Medical Ctr
37 students · 1st–12th 		4.2
6
PK Satellite Centers
150 students · Pre-K–Pre-K 		3.0
7
Ki Charter - Fort Worth
91 students · 1st–12th 		—
8
Tarrant Co J J a E P
1 students · 10th–10th 		—
9
Tarrant County Jjaep School
2 students · 8th–10th 		—
10
Assessment Ctr
4 students · 1st–9th 		—
Show all 25 other schools in Fort Worth

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

Women's Haven Temple Christian Schools Private The Jane Justin School Private Hill School of Fort Worth Private The New Key School Inc Private Wedgwood Academy Private Alliance Christian Academy Private Lake Country Christian School Private Calvary Christian Academy Private St Peter's Classical School Private Fort Worth Country Day Private Southwest Christian School Private All Saints Episcopal School Private Covenant Classical School Private Christian Cottage Prep Private

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.

Schools by Level

State
Texas
Elementary
165
Middle
43
High
55
Other
25

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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)
8 mi
Benbrook (1 school)
9 mi
Everman (9 schools)
10 mi
Watauga (4 schools)
9 mi
Crowley (8 schools)
11 mi
Kennedale (3 schools)
11 mi
North Richland Hills (16 schools)
11 mi
Keller (30 schools)
12 mi
Hurst (10 schools)
12 mi

Other Major Cities in Texas

Top metros statewide by school count.

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Featured Rankings

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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 5.5 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 Fort Worth, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Fort Worth on MySchoolScout is Overton Park EL with a composite score of 9.4/10.

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

The top-ranked elementary school in Fort Worth on MySchoolScout is Overton Park EL with a composite score of 9.4/10.

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

The top-ranked middle school in Fort Worth on MySchoolScout is Idea Edgecliff College Preparatory with a composite score of 8.2/10.

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

The top-ranked high school in Fort Worth on MySchoolScout is Reach H S with a composite score of 8.9/10.

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 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.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.