Best Schools in Grand Prairie, Texas
54 schools · 37 Elementary · 7 Middle · 8 High · 2 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.3/10
- Median household income
- $93,161
- Median home value
- $287,175
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 62%
11% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Grand Prairie compares
Texas rank
#598 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Texas avg (6.2)
Median household income
$93k
125% of Texas median
Schools in this city
54
About Schools in Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie, Texas offers parents a public school landscape of 53 ranked schools, with an average score of 5.2 out of 10 — a middle-of-the-road baseline that masks meaningful variation within the city. Only 6 schools, or 11% of the total, clear the 7-out-of-10 threshold, so school selection matters significantly more here than in cities where high performers are evenly distributed.
The clear standout is School for the Highly Gifted, an elementary campus scoring 9.5 out of 10 — the highest-rated school in the city and a significant outlier above the citywide average. Admission is selective, so parents should research eligibility requirements early. Below that peak, four other elementary schools — Colin Powell El (7.7), Cora Spencer El (7.5), and Anna May Daulton El (7.3) — form a second tier of reliable performers worth zoning into if possible. Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute rounds out the top five at the high school level with a 7.6, giving families a strong secondary option with a college-prep focus.
The practical reality for most Grand Prairie families is that the majority of campuses sit between 4 and 6 on the scale. That average score of 5.2 signals a district where academic outcomes vary block by block. Parents with school-age children at the elementary level have the most concentrated access to high performers — four of the five top-ranked schools are elementary campuses, which means families who prioritize strong early education should focus their neighborhood search around those specific schools rather than assuming district-wide consistency.
For parents entering the Grand Prairie market, the strategy is straightforward: identify which elementary feeder zones align with the top-performing campuses, then trace the progression through middle and high school before committing to a neighborhood. With only 11% of schools scoring 7 or above, those seats are in demand. Researching school boundaries before signing a lease or purchase contract will pay off more here than in cities with a broader distribution of high performers.
Elementary Schools
37 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125 students · 1st–8th | 9.4 |
| 2 | 559 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 |
| 3 | 657 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.2 |
| 4 | 603 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 |
| 5 | 651 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.0 |
| 6 | 417 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
| 7 | 448 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.3 |
| 8 | 429 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.1 |
| 9 | 412 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.0 |
| 10 | 634 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.9 |
| 11 | 434 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 |
| 12 | 352 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 5.8 |
| 13 | 835 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 |
| 14 | 608 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.6 |
| 15 | 400 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.5 |
| 16 | 447 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.5 |
| 17 | 515 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.4 |
| 18 | 572 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.4 |
| 19 | 615 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.3 |
| 20 | 496 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.2 |
| 21 | 521 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.1 |
| 22 | 458 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.8 |
| 23 | 486 students · Pre-K–4th | 4.6 |
| 24 | 437 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.5 |
| 25 | 664 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.3 |
Show 12 more elementary schools
| 26 | 489 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.3 | ||
| 27 | 622 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.2 | ||
| 28 | 568 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.2 | ||
| 29 | 584 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.2 | ||
| 30 | 692 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.2 | ||
| 31 | 498 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.2 | ||
| 32 | 681 students · Pre-K–8th | 3.7 | ||
| 33 | 623 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.6 | ||
| 34 | 575 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.4 | ||
| 35 | 514 students · Pre-K–5th | 2.8 | ||
| 36 | 931 students · Kindergarten–5th | 2.4 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL
Private
116 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 473 students · 6th–8th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 577 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
| 3 | 672 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
| 4 | 927 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 5 | 382 students · 6th–8th | 5.1 |
| 6 | 464 students · 6th–8th | 4.6 |
| 7 | 872 students · 6th–8th | 4.2 |
High Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 386 students · 6th–12th | 7.1 |
| 2 | 884 students · 6th–12th | 6.4 |
| 3 | 501 students · 6th–12th | 5.5 |
| 4 | 757 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 |
| 5 | 39 students · 6th–12th | 5.0 |
| 6 | 1,573 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 |
| 7 | 2,914 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 |
| 8 | 3,364 students · 9th–12th | 4.0 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 377 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.4 |
| 2 | 536 students · Pre-K–12th | 4.9 |
Schools in Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, Texas · 54 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes
Median Income
$93,161
Median Home Value
$287,175
Median Rent
$1,620/mo
Population
197,667
College Educated
33%
Homeownership
62%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Community Profile
Grand Prairie has a median household income of $93,161. It is an area where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $287,175, with a median rent of $1,620/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.9%. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- Texas
- Total Schools
- 54
- Elementary
- 37
- Middle
- 7
- High
- 8
- Districts
- 5
- Avg Rating
- 5.3/10
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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.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Grand Prairie, Texas
How many schools are in Grand Prairie, Texas?
Grand Prairie has 54 schools, including 53 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Grand Prairie, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Grand Prairie is 5.3 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Grand Prairie, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Grand Prairie on MySchoolScout is School for the Highly Gifted with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Grand Prairie, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Grand Prairie on MySchoolScout is School for the Highly Gifted with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Grand Prairie, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Grand Prairie on MySchoolScout is Harry S Truman Middle with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What is the best high school in Grand Prairie, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Grand Prairie on MySchoolScout is Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute with a composite score of 7.1/10.
How many school districts serve Grand Prairie, Texas?
Grand Prairie is served by 5 school districts: Harmony Public Schools - North Texas, International Leadership of Texas (iltexas), Arlington ISD, Grand Prairie ISD, Mansfield ISD.
What is the education level in Grand Prairie, Texas?
According to Census data, 33% of adults in Grand Prairie have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Grand Prairie, Texas?
The median household income in Grand Prairie is approximately $93,161 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Grand Prairie, Texas?
Yes, Grand Prairie has 1 private school alongside 53 public schools. The top-rated private school is Immaculate Conception School with a score of 6.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Grand Prairie, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie, 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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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.