6.2public avg / 10

Best Schools in Mesquite, Texas

53 schools in the directory · 35 Elementary · 10 Middle · 6 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 50

Private: 3

Districts: 4

Comparable public avg (50): 6.2/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Mesquite are Motley EL (9.3/10), Tosch EL (8.7/10), and Kimball EL (8.6/10), among 50 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

50 public · 3 private

Avg Score

6.2

50 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

50 public · 3 private

Avg Score

6.2

50 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Motley EL

Rates 9.3/10 despite 92% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 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 Mesquite public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Education Center International Academy 1

STAAR proficiency rose +20.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mesquite public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Mesquite

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 50 rated schools; 53 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Motley EL	9.3 / 10	Elementary	+2.9	99th
2	Tosch EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.5	95th
3	Kimball EL	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+2.6	95th
4	Dr Linda Henrie EL	8.5 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	93th
5	Achziger EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+2.3	91th
6	Larry G Smith EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	90th
7	Porter EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	88th
8	Seabourn EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	88th
9	Florence EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	84th
10	Cross EL	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	78th

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About Schools in Mesquite, Texas

Mesquite, Texas is home to 53 schools, including 50 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 35 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 6 high schools.

The 50 public schools in this comparison average 6.2 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 Motley EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.

Mesquite is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 184,580 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

35 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Motley EL 237 students · Pre-K–5th	237	Pre-K–5th	9.3
2	Tosch EL 622 students · Pre-K–5th	622	Pre-K–5th	8.7
3	Kimball EL 235 students · Pre-K–5th	235	Pre-K–5th	8.6
4	Dr Linda Henrie EL 856 students · Pre-K–5th	856	Pre-K–5th	8.5
5	Achziger EL 584 students · Pre-K–5th	584	Pre-K–5th	8.3
6	Larry G Smith EL 753 students · Pre-K–5th	753	Pre-K–5th	8.2
7	Seabourn EL 635 students · Pre-K–5th	635	Pre-K–5th	8.1
8	Porter EL 427 students · Pre-K–5th	427	Pre-K–5th	8.1
9	Florence EL 496 students · Pre-K–5th	496	Pre-K–5th	7.9
10	Shaw EL 516 students · Pre-K–5th	516	Pre-K–5th	7.6

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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

10 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Mcdonald Middle 778 students · 6th–8th	778	6th–8th	7.0
2	Terry Middle 866 students · 6th–8th	866	6th–8th	6.0
3	Dr Don Woolley Middle 1,050 students · 6th–8th	1,050	6th–8th	6.0
4	Lanny Frasier Middle 998 students · 6th–8th	998	6th–8th	5.9
5	Agnew Middle 1,068 students · 6th–8th	1,068	6th–8th	5.7
6	New Middle 689 students · 6th–8th	689	6th–8th	5.5
7	Kimbrough Middle 1,152 students · 6th–8th	1,152	6th–8th	5.4
8	Vanston Middle 772 students · 6th–8th	772	6th–8th	5.3
9	Wilkinson Middle 643 students · 6th–8th	643	6th–8th	5.0
10	Berry Middle 596 students · 6th–8th	596	6th–8th	4.9

High Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Mesquite H S 2,405 students · 9th–12th	2,405	9th–12th	5.9
2	North Mesquite H S 2,100 students · 9th–12th	2,100	9th–12th	5.9
3	Vroonland - Vanguard H S 1,591 students · 9th–12th	1,591	9th–12th	5.9
4	Poteet H S 1,527 students · 9th–12th	1,527	9th–12th	5.4
5	Horn H S 2,874 students · 9th–12th	2,874	9th–12th	4.9
6	West Mesquite H S 2,082 students · 9th–12th	2,082	9th–12th	4.5

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Dallas Christian SchoolPrivate 512 students · Kindergarten–12th	512	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
2	Calvary Temple Christian AcademyPrivate 38 students · UG–UG	38	UG–UG	Not Rated

Schools in Mesquite

Mesquite, Texas · 53 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 35
Middle: 10
High: 6
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (4)

TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY

7 schools · 6,631 students

EDUCATION CENTER INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

3 schools · 438 students

DALLAS ISD

240 schools · 139,246 students

MESQUITE ISD

51 schools · 38,265 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Mesquite, Texas

How many schools are in Mesquite, Texas?

Mesquite has 53 schools, including 50 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Mesquite, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 50 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Mesquite is 6.2 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 Mesquite, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Mesquite on MySchoolScout is Motley EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Mesquite, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Mesquite on MySchoolScout is Motley EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Mesquite, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Mesquite on MySchoolScout is Mcdonald Middle with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What is the best high school in Mesquite, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Mesquite on MySchoolScout is Mesquite H S with a composite score of 5.9/10.

How many school districts serve Mesquite, Texas?

Mesquite is served by 4 school districts: Trinity Basin Preparatory, Education Center International Academy, Dallas ISD, Mesquite ISD.

Are there private schools in Mesquite, Texas?

Yes, Mesquite has 3 private schools alongside 50 public schools. The top-rated private school is Dallas Christian School with a score of 5.9/10.

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

Among 50 public schools in Mesquite that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Mesquite, 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.