6.7public avg / 10

Best Schools in Garland, Texas

77 schools in the directory · 52 Elementary · 12 Middle · 9 High · 4 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 67

Private: 10

Districts: 6

Comparable public avg (60): 6.7/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Garland are Hickman EL (9.1/10), Luna EL (8.9/10), and O Henry EL (8.9/10), among 60 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.

Best value · beats the odds

Hickman EL

Rates 9.1/10 despite 81% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 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 Garland public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Harmony School of Innovation - Garland

STAAR proficiency rose +15.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Garland public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Garland

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 60 rated schools; 77 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Hickman EL	9.1 / 10	Elementary	+2.5	99th
2	Luna EL	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	98th
3	O Henry EL	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+2.4	97th
4	Shorehaven EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+2.4	97th
5	Austin Acad for Excell	8.7 / 10	Middle	+1.2	96th
6	Vernal Lister EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	96th
7	Bullock EL	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	95th
8	Classical Center at Vial EL	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	95th
9	Walnut Glen Acad for Excel	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	95th
10	Northlake EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	91th

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About Schools in Garland, Texas

Garland, Texas is home to 77 schools, including 67 public schools and 10 private schools. The city's schools span 52 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 9 high schools.

The 60 public schools in this comparison average 6.7 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 Hickman EL with a composite score of 9.1/10.

Garland is served by 6 school districts. These districts collectively serve 163,669 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

52 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Hickman EL 453 students · Pre-K–5th	453	Pre-K–5th	9.1
2	Luna EL 533 students · Pre-K–5th	533	Pre-K–5th	8.9
3	O Henry EL 471 students · Pre-K–6th	471	Pre-K–6th	8.9
4	Shorehaven EL 360 students · Pre-K–5th	360	Pre-K–5th	8.8
5	Vernal Lister EL 567 students · Pre-K–5th	567	Pre-K–5th	8.7
6	Bullock EL 537 students · Pre-K–5th	537	Pre-K–5th	8.6
7	Classical Center at Vial EL 553 students · Kindergarten–5th	553	Kindergarten–5th	8.6
8	Walnut Glen Acad for Excel 409 students · Pre-K–5th	409	Pre-K–5th	8.6
9	Northlake EL 483 students · Pre-K–5th	483	Pre-K–5th	8.3
10	Caldwell EL 404 students · Pre-K–5th	404	Pre-K–5th	8.2

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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.

Middle Schools

12 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Austin Acad for Excell 962 students · 6th–8th	962	6th–8th	8.7
2	Jackson Technology Center 1,143 students · 6th–8th	1,143	6th–8th	7.6
3	Webb Middle 934 students · 6th–8th	934	6th–8th	7.1
4	Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle 1,052 students · 6th–8th	1,052	6th–8th	7.0
5	Sam Houston Middle 816 students · 6th–8th	816	6th–8th	7.0
6	Lyles Middle Collegiate Int 578 students · 6th–7th	578	6th–7th	6.9
7	Bussey Middle 799 students · 6th–8th	799	6th–8th	6.8
8	Iltexas Garland Middle 467 students · 6th–8th	467	6th–8th	6.5
9	Sellers Middle 837 students · 6th–8th	837	6th–8th	6.0
10	O'banion Middle 822 students · 6th–8th	822	6th–8th	5.7

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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.

Lyles Middle Alhameed Boys and Amatur Rahman Girls AcademiesPrivate

High Schools

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Harmony School of Innovation - Garland 609 students · 7th–12th	609	7th–12th	7.6
2	Garland Aec 124 students · 5th–12th	124	5th–12th	6.7
3	N Garland H S 2,785 students · 9th–12th	2,785	9th–12th	6.3
4	Naaman Forest H S 2,079 students · 9th–12th	2,079	9th–12th	6.2
5	Lakeview Centennial H S 2,142 students · 9th–12th	2,142	9th–12th	6.1
6	Iltexas Garland H S 600 students · 9th–12th	600	9th–12th	5.6
7	Garland H S 2,481 students · 9th–12th	2,481	9th–12th	5.6
8	S Garland H S 1,979 students · 9th–12th	1,979	9th–12th	4.4
9	Texans Can Academy - Garland 130 students · 9th–12th	130	9th–12th	3.1

Other Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Cisneros Pre-K Ctr 355 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	355	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.5
2	Parsons Pre-K Ctr 320 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	320	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.5
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	New Century Montessori AcademyPrivate 121 students · Pre-K–12th	121	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	Garland Christian AcademyPrivate 362 students · Pre-K–12th	362	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Garland

Garland, Texas · 77 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 52
Middle: 12
High: 9
Other: 4

Resources

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School Districts (6)

TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES

13 schools · 3,608 students

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - NORTH TEXAS

16 schools · 10,272 students

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS (ILTEXAS)

44 schools · 22,780 students

GARLAND ISD

78 schools · 51,659 students

MESQUITE ISD

51 schools · 38,265 students

RICHARDSON ISD

55 schools · 37,085 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Garland, Texas

How many schools are in Garland, Texas?

Garland has 77 schools, including 67 public and 10 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Garland, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 60 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Garland is 6.7 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 Garland, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Garland on MySchoolScout is Hickman EL with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Garland, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Garland on MySchoolScout is Hickman EL with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Garland, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Garland on MySchoolScout is Austin Acad for Excell with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best high school in Garland, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Garland on MySchoolScout is Harmony School of Innovation - Garland with a composite score of 7.6/10.

How many school districts serve Garland, Texas?

Garland is served by 6 school districts: Texans Can Academies, Harmony Public Schools - North Texas, International Leadership of Texas (iltexas), Garland ISD, Mesquite ISD, Richardson ISD.

Are there private schools in Garland, Texas?

Yes, Garland has 10 private schools alongside 67 public schools. The top-rated private school is New Century Montessori Academy with a score of 8.7/10.

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

Among 60 public schools in Garland that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Garland, 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.