7.1public avg / 10

Best Schools in Mansfield, Texas

31 schools in the directory · 14 Elementary · 10 Middle · 6 High · 1 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 29

Private: 2

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (27): 7.1/10

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Elementary · Mansfield ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Elementary · Ume Preparatory Academy. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Elementary · Mansfield ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Mansfield are Brenda Norwood EL (8.8/10), Ume Mansfield EL (8.8/10), and J L Boren EL (8.7/10), among 27 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.

Schools

29 public · 2 private

Avg Score

7.1

27 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

29 public · 2 private

Avg Score

7.1

27 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Mary Jo Sheppard EL

Rates 8.6/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 Mansfield public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Mary Lillard I S

STAAR proficiency rose +12.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mansfield public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Mansfield

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 27 rated schools; 31 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Brenda Norwood EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	96th
2	Ume Mansfield EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	97th
3	J L Boren EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	95th
4	Mary Jo Sheppard EL	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	95th
5	Roberta Tipps Academy	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	95th
6	Judy Miller EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	91th
7	Annette Perry EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	88th
8	Charlene Mckinzey Middle	7.6 / 10	Middle	+0.4	78th
9	Linda Jobe Middle	7.4 / 10	Middle	+0.5	73th
10	Nancy Neal EL	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	73th

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About Schools in Mansfield, Texas

Mansfield, Texas is home to 31 schools, including 29 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 14 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 6 high schools.

The 27 public schools in this comparison average 7.1 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 Brenda Norwood EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.

Mansfield is served by 2 school districts: UME PREPARATORY ACADEMY, MANSFIELD ISD. These districts collectively serve 37,418 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

14 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ume Mansfield EL 191 students · Kindergarten–6th	191	Kindergarten–6th	8.8
2	Brenda Norwood EL 780 students · Pre-K–4th	780	Pre-K–4th	8.8
3	J L Boren EL 656 students · Pre-K–4th	656	Pre-K–4th	8.7
4	Roberta Tipps Academy 504 students · Pre-K–4th	504	Pre-K–4th	8.6
5	Mary Jo Sheppard EL 456 students · Pre-K–4th	456	Pre-K–4th	8.6
6	Judy Miller EL 547 students · Pre-K–4th	547	Pre-K–4th	8.3
7	Annette Perry EL 593 students · Pre-K–4th	593	Pre-K–4th	8.1
8	Nancy Neal EL 423 students · Pre-K–4th	423	Pre-K–4th	7.4
9	Erma Nash EL 634 students · Pre-K–4th	634	Pre-K–4th	6.1
10	Elizabeth Smith Academy 630 students · Pre-K–4th	630	Pre-K–4th	5.9

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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.

Alice Ponder EL Willie Brown Academy First Faith Preschool & KindergartenPrivate Walnut Creek AcademyPrivate

Middle Schools

10 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Charlene Mckinzey Middle 964 students · 7th–8th	964	7th–8th	7.6
2	Linda Jobe Middle 842 students · 7th–8th	842	7th–8th	7.4
3	Asa E Low JR Int 640 students · 5th–6th	640	5th–6th	7.3
4	Donna Shepard Academy 821 students · 5th–6th	821	5th–6th	7.2
5	Brooks Wester Middle 923 students · 6th–8th	923	6th–8th	7.0
6	Mary Lillard I S 741 students · 5th–6th	741	5th–6th	7.0
7	Rogene Worley Middle 672 students · 7th–8th	672	7th–8th	6.8
8	Alma Martinez Int 968 students · 5th–6th	968	5th–6th	6.7
9	Danny Jones Middle 818 students · 7th–8th	818	7th–8th	6.4
10	Mary Orr Int 649 students · 5th–6th	649	5th–6th	6.3

High Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy 307 students · 9th–12th	307	9th–12th	7.0
2	Mansfield Lake Ridge H S 2,772 students · 9th–12th	2,772	9th–12th	6.9
3	Mansfield H S 2,593 students · 9th–12th	2,593	9th–12th	6.6
4	The Phoenix Academy 69 students · 10th–12th	69	10th–12th	6.5
5	Mansfield Legacy H S 2,539 students · 9th–12th	2,539	9th–12th	4.9
6	Tarrant Co J J a E P 3 students · 7th–12th	3	7th–12th	—

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Dr Sarah Jandrucko Academy for Early Learners 340 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	340	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.6

Schools in Mansfield

Mansfield, Texas · 31 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 14
Middle: 10
High: 6
Other: 1

Resources

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School Districts (2)

UME PREPARATORY ACADEMY

4 schools · 1,567 students

MANSFIELD ISD

48 schools · 35,851 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Mansfield, Texas

How many schools are in Mansfield, Texas?

Mansfield has 31 schools, including 29 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Mansfield, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 27 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Mansfield is 7.1 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 Mansfield, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Mansfield on MySchoolScout is Brenda Norwood EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Mansfield, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Mansfield on MySchoolScout is Brenda Norwood EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Mansfield, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Mansfield on MySchoolScout is Charlene Mckinzey Middle with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What is the best high school in Mansfield, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Mansfield on MySchoolScout is Mansfield Frontier Stem Academy with a composite score of 7.0/10.

How many school districts serve Mansfield, Texas?

Mansfield is served by 2 school districts: Ume Preparatory Academy, Mansfield ISD.

Are there private schools in Mansfield, Texas?

Yes, Mansfield has 2 private schools alongside 29 public schools.

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

Among 27 public schools in Mansfield that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Mansfield, 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.