6.8public avg / 10

Best Schools in North Richland Hills, Texas

15 schools in the directory · 8 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 13

Private: 2

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (13): 6.8/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in North Richland Hills are Snow Heights EL (8.2/10), Foster Village EL (7.8/10), and North Ridge EL (7.7/10), among 13 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

13 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.8

13 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Schools

13 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.8

13 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Foster Village EL

Rates 7.8/10 despite 61% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 North Richland Hills public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

North Ridge Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +8.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among North Richland Hills public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in North Richland Hills

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 13 rated schools; 15 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Snow Heights EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	90th
2	Foster Village EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	83th
3	North Ridge EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	81th
4	Green Valley EL	7.6 / 10	Elementary	-0.4	79th
5	Walker Creek EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	-0.3	76th
6	Smithfield EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	72th
7	Smithfield Middle	7.3 / 10	Middle	-0.4	72th
8	Birdville H S	6.8 / 10	High	-0.2	59th
9	North Ridge Middle	6.7 / 10	Middle	-0.6	57th
10	Richland H S	6.3 / 10	High	-0.3	47th

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About Schools in North Richland Hills, Texas

North Richland Hills, Texas is home to 15 schools, including 13 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The 13 public schools in this comparison average 6.8 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 Snow Heights EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.

North Richland Hills is served by 1 school district: BIRDVILLE ISD. These districts collectively serve 22,219 students.

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Elementary Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Snow Heights EL 394 students · Pre-K–5th	394	Pre-K–5th	8.2
2	Foster Village EL 424 students · Pre-K–5th	424	Pre-K–5th	7.8
3	North Ridge EL 490 students · Pre-K–5th	490	Pre-K–5th	7.7
4	Green Valley EL 418 students · Pre-K–5th	418	Pre-K–5th	7.6
5	Walker Creek EL 444 students · Pre-K–5th	444	Pre-K–5th	7.5
6	Smithfield EL 603 students · Pre-K–5th	603	Pre-K–5th	7.3
7	Holiday Heights EL 477 students · Pre-K–5th	477	Pre-K–5th	5.2
8	Academy at Carrie F Thomas 552 students · Pre-K–5th	552	Pre-K–5th	4.2

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Smithfield Middle 806 students · 6th–8th	806	6th–8th	7.3
2	North Ridge Middle 643 students · 6th–8th	643	6th–8th	6.7
3	North Richland Middle 896 students · 6th–8th	896	6th–8th	6.2

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Birdville H S 2,097 students · 9th–12th	2,097	9th–12th	6.8
2	Richland H S 2,002 students · 9th–12th	2,002	9th–12th	6.3

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ea Young AcademyPrivate 78 students · Kindergarten–12th	78	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
2	Fort Worth Christian SchoolPrivate 678 students · Pre-K–12th	678	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in North Richland Hills

North Richland Hills, Texas · 15 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 8
Middle: 3
High: 2
Other: 2

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School District

BIRDVILLE ISD

30 schools · 22,219 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in North Richland Hills, Texas

How many schools are in North Richland Hills, Texas?

North Richland Hills has 15 schools, including 13 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in North Richland Hills, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 13 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in North Richland Hills is 6.8 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 North Richland Hills, Texas?

The top-ranked school in North Richland Hills on MySchoolScout is Snow Heights EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in North Richland Hills, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in North Richland Hills on MySchoolScout is Snow Heights EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best middle school in North Richland Hills, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in North Richland Hills on MySchoolScout is Smithfield Middle with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What is the best high school in North Richland Hills, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in North Richland Hills on MySchoolScout is Birdville H S with a composite score of 6.8/10.

How many school districts serve North Richland Hills, Texas?

North Richland Hills is served by 1 school district: Birdville ISD.

Are there private schools in North Richland Hills, Texas?

Yes, North Richland Hills has 2 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is Ea Young Academy with a score of 8.7/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in North Richland Hills, Texas?

Among 13 public schools in North Richland Hills that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in North Richland Hills, 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.