Best Schools in Irving, Texas
68 schools · 38 Elementary · 9 Middle · 10 High · 11 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.1/10
- Median household income
- $81,787
- Median home value
- $362,650
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 37%
13% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Irving compares
Texas rank
#610 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Texas avg (6.2)
Median household income
$82k
110% of Texas median
Schools in this city
63
About Schools in Irving, Texas
Irving's public school system spans 52 ranked schools, covering elementary through high school. The city-wide average score sits at 4.7 out of 10, placing most Irving schools in the middle-to-lower performance tier. Only 4 schools — 8% of the total — score 7 or above, making the top tier genuinely selective within the city. Parents should enter their search knowing that strong options exist here, but they're concentrated, not spread evenly across the district.
The highest-rated school is Canyon Ranch Elementary at 8.4 out of 10 — the top performer in the city. Valley Ranch Elementary follows at 8.0, giving families with younger children two standout elementary options at the top of the city's performance range. On the secondary side, Ranchview High School scores 8.1 — the top-rated high school in Irving and one of only two secondary schools clearing the 8-point mark. Manara Leadership Academy (7.1) and Great Hearts Irving Upper (6.8) round out the top tier, offering additional high school options for families prioritizing academic performance above the city average.
Below that top 8%, performance falls off quickly. The gap between the top school at 8.4 and the city mean of 4.7 is nearly four full points — wide enough that neighborhood assignment makes a real difference in academic environment. A school on the lower half of the distribution delivers a significantly different experience than the top performers. The city average alone tells parents very little; the spread is what matters.
For families choosing where to live, school selection in Irving rewards specific research over broad assumptions. The two standout elementary schools offer a clear target for households with younger children. For high school, Ranchview's 8.1 score leads the city's secondary options by a clear margin, with Manara and Great Hearts providing two additional above-average alternatives. Run each school's individual score on MySchoolScout before committing to a neighborhood — in a city where 92% of schools score below 7, the right campus assignment carries real weight.
Elementary Schools
38 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 718 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 553 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 |
| 3 | 535 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.6 |
| 4 | 773 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 |
| 5 | 775 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.5 |
| 6 | 551 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 |
| 7 | 514 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.9 |
| 8 | 727 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.2 |
| 9 | 276 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.0 |
| 10 | 722 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.0 |
| 11 | 209 students · Pre-K–6th | 3.9 |
| 12 | 761 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.9 |
| 13 | 883 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.8 |
| 14 | 660 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.7 |
| 15 | 772 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.7 |
| 16 | 780 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.6 |
| 17 | 661 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.6 |
| 18 | 938 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.5 |
| 19 | 612 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.5 |
| 20 | 637 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.4 |
| 21 | 721 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.4 |
| 22 | 838 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.3 |
| 23 | 607 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.3 |
| 24 | 707 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.1 |
| 25 | 721 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.0 |
Show 13 more elementary schools
| 26 | 693 students · Pre-K–5th | 2.9 | ||
| 27 | 673 students · Pre-K–5th | 2.8 | ||
| 28 | 865 students · Pre-K–5th | 2.7 | ||
| 29 | 802 students · Pre-K–5th | 2.6 | ||
| Private Schools 9 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | REDEEMER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
59 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | THE SLOAN SCHOOL
Private
56 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Private
114 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF LAS COLINAS
Private
110 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | 8 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | CHILDRENS DISCOVERY CENTER
Private
6 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | WESLEYAN ACADEME
Private
10 students · Pre-K–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | KINWEST MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Private
23 students · Pre-K–4th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 695 students · 6th–8th | 6.8 |
| 2 | 764 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
| 3 | 846 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
| 4 | 810 students · 6th–8th | 5.6 |
| 5 | 789 students · 6th–8th | 5.1 |
| 6 | 789 students · 6th–8th | 5.1 |
| 7 | 655 students · 6th–8th | 4.7 |
| 8 | 947 students · 6th–8th | 4.6 |
| 9 | 835 students · 6th–8th | 4.0 |
High Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 908 students · 9th–12th | 8.2 | ||
| 2 | 115 students · 7th–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 3 | 886 students · 6th–12th | 6.5 | ||
| 4 | 1,611 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 5 | 283 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 6 | 2,379 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 7 | 2,535 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 | ||
| 8 | 2,596 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 | ||
| 9 | 274 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 | ||
| 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 | CISTERCIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Private
357 students · 5th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,349 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 2 | 619 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 3 | 280 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.0 | ||
| 4 | 337 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.0 | ||
| 5 | 455 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.7 | ||
| Private Schools 6 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | STONEGATE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
94 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF IRVING
Private
552 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | THE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL
Private
277 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | RADIANT STEM ACADEMY
Private
245 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | RADIANT STEM ACADEMY
Private
242 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | THE HUMANIST ACADEMY
Private
73 students · UG–UG | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Irving
Irving, Texas · 68 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 6 ZIP codes
Median Income
$81,787
Median Home Value
$362,650
Median Rent
$1,507/mo
Population
256,798
College Educated
44%
Homeownership
37%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Community Profile
Irving has a median household income of $81,787. It is a well-educated community where 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $362,650, with a median rent of $1,507/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.5%. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- Texas
- Total Schools
- 68
- Elementary
- 38
- Middle
- 9
- High
- 10
- Districts
- 7
- Avg Rating
- 5.1/10
Resources
School Districts (7)
UNIVERSAL ACADEMY
3 schools · 2,103 students
MANARA ACADEMY
3 schools · 600 students
GREAT HEARTS TEXAS
13 schools · 12,019 students
CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD
40 schools · 24,386 students
COPPELL ISD
16 schools · 13,414 students
DALLAS ISD
240 schools · 139,246 students
IRVING ISD
38 schools · 31,485 students
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Top metros statewide by school count.
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 Irving, Texas
How many schools are in Irving, Texas?
Irving has 68 schools, including 52 public and 16 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Irving, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Irving is 5.1 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Irving, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Irving on MySchoolScout is Stonegate Christian Academy with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Irving, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Irving on MySchoolScout is Canyon Ranch EL with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Irving, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Irving on MySchoolScout is Bush Middle with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What is the best high school in Irving, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Irving on MySchoolScout is Ranchview H S with a composite score of 8.2/10.
How many school districts serve Irving, Texas?
Irving is served by 7 school districts: Universal Academy, Manara Academy, Great Hearts Texas, Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD, Coppell ISD, Dallas ISD, Irving ISD.
What is the education level in Irving, Texas?
According to Census data, 44% of adults in Irving have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Irving, Texas?
The median household income in Irving is approximately $81,787 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Irving, Texas?
Yes, Irving has 16 private schools alongside 52 public schools. The top-rated private school is Stonegate Christian Academy with a score of 8.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Irving, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Irving is 15.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Irving, 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.