7.5public avg / 10

Best Schools in Ft. Worth, Texas

5 schools in the directory · 4 Elementary · 1 High

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 5

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (4): 7.5/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Ft. Worth are Cesar Chavez Pri (8.9/10), Daggett Montessori (8.0/10), and Bonnie Brae (7.4/10), among 4 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.

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Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Cesar Chavez Pri

STAAR proficiency rose +1.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ft. Worth public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Ft. Worth

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (4 rated schools; 5 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Cesar Chavez Pri	8.9 / 10	Elementary	—	98th
2	Daggett Montessori	8.0 / 10	Elementary	—	87th
3	Bonnie Brae	7.4 / 10	Elementary	—	74th
4	Clifford Davis EL	5.8 / 10	Elementary	—	35th

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About Schools in Ft. Worth, Texas

Ft. Worth, Texas is home to 5 schools, including 5 public schools. The city's schools span 4 elementary schools, , and 1 high school.

The 4 public schools in this comparison average 7.5 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 Cesar Chavez Pri with a composite score of 8.9/10.

Ft. Worth is served by 1 school district: FORT WORTH ISD. These districts collectively serve 71,060 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

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Cesar Chavez Pri 472 students · Pre-K–5th	472	Pre-K–5th	8.9
2	Daggett Montessori 547 students · Kindergarten–8th	547	Kindergarten–8th	8.0
3	Bonnie Brae 346 students · Pre-K–5th	346	Pre-K–5th	7.4
4	Clifford Davis EL 684 students · Pre-K–5th	684	Pre-K–5th	5.8

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Tarrant Youth Recovery 10 students · 8th–12th	10	8th–12th	—

Schools in Ft. Worth

Ft. Worth, Texas · 5 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 4
High: 1

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School District

FORT WORTH ISD

138 schools · 71,060 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Ft. Worth, Texas

How many schools are in Ft. Worth, Texas?

Ft. Worth has 5 schools, including 5 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Ft. Worth, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 4 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Ft. Worth is 7.5 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 Ft. Worth, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Ft. Worth on MySchoolScout is Cesar Chavez Pri with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Ft. Worth, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Ft. Worth on MySchoolScout is Cesar Chavez Pri with a composite score of 8.9/10.

How many school districts serve Ft. Worth, Texas?

Ft. Worth is served by 1 school district: Fort Worth ISD.

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

Among 4 public schools in Ft. Worth that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ft. Worth, 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.