6.2public avg / 10

Best Schools in Richardson, Texas

50 schools in the directory · 29 Elementary · 6 Middle · 8 High · 7 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 37

Private: 13

Districts: 5

Comparable public avg (34): 6.2/10

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Iltexas Bg Ramirez EL

Grades Kindergarten–5th · 6.3/10

Iltexas Bg Ramirez Middle

Grades 6th–8th · 5.8/10

Evolution Academy Houston

Grades 9th–12th · 4.2/10

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Richardson are Math/science/tech Magnet (9.1/10), Prairie Creek EL (8.8/10), and Jess Harben EL (8.7/10), among 34 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

37 public · 13 private

Avg Score

6.2

34 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

37 public · 13 private

Avg Score

6.2

34 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Math/science/tech Magnet

Rates 9.1/10 despite 50% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 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 Richardson public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Richardson Heights EL

STAAR proficiency rose +11.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Richardson public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Richardson

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 34 rated schools; 50 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Math/science/tech Magnet	9.1 / 10	Elementary	+2.8	98th
2	Prairie Creek EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	96th
3	Jess Harben EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.7	95th
4	Yale EL	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	94th
5	Arapaho Classical Magnet	8.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	93th
6	Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet	8.3 / 10	Middle	+2.0	91th
7	Richardson Terrace EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+2.3	87th
8	Richardson North J H	7.9 / 10	Middle	+1.4	84th
9	Iltexas Aggieland H S	7.2 / 10	High	+0.8	70th
10	Canyon Creek EL	7.1 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	65th

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About Schools in Richardson, Texas

Richardson, Texas is home to 50 schools, including 37 public schools and 13 private schools. The city's schools span 29 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 8 high schools.

The 34 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 Math/science/tech Magnet with a composite score of 9.1/10.

Richardson is served by 5 school districts. These districts collectively serve 114,778 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

29 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Math/science/tech Magnet 628 students · Kindergarten–6th	628	Kindergarten–6th	9.1
2	Prairie Creek EL 280 students · Kindergarten–6th	280	Kindergarten–6th	8.8
3	Jess Harben EL 377 students · Pre-K–6th	377	Pre-K–6th	8.7
4	Yale EL 365 students · Pre-K–6th	365	Pre-K–6th	8.6
5	Arapaho Classical Magnet 578 students · Kindergarten–6th	578	Kindergarten–6th	8.5
6	Richardson Terrace EL 527 students · Pre-K–6th	527	Pre-K–6th	8.1
7	Canyon Creek EL 304 students · Pre-K–6th	304	Pre-K–6th	7.1
8	Richardson Heights EL 488 students · Pre-K–6th	488	Pre-K–6th	6.7
9	Richland EL 609 students · Pre-K–6th	609	Pre-K–6th	6.7
10	Mark Twain EL 454 students · Pre-K–6th	454	Pre-K–6th	6.6

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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.

Iltexas Bg Ramirez EL Mohawk EL Springridge EL Stinson EL Schell EL Miller EL Aldridge EL Iltexas College Station EL Greenwood Hills EL Dartmouth EL Northrich EL Dover EL St Paul Catholic Classical SchoolPrivate St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate Primrose School of RichardsonPrivate Breckinridge Montessori SchoolPrivate Care Child Development CenterPrivate Primrose School of Breckinridge ParkPrivate Primrose School of N. Richardson @ LookoutPrivate

Middle Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet 793 students · 7th–8th	793	7th–8th	8.3
2	Richardson North J H 560 students · 7th–8th	560	7th–8th	7.9
3	Iltexas College Station Middle 415 students · 6th–8th	415	6th–8th	7.0
4	Apollo J H 617 students · 7th–8th	617	7th–8th	6.6
5	Iltexas Bg Ramirez Middle 425 students · 6th–8th	425	6th–8th	5.8
6	P a S S Learning Ctr 7 students · 5th–11th	7	5th–11th	—

High Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Iltexas Aggieland H S 247 students · 9th–12th	247	9th–12th	7.2
2	Richardson H S 2,754 students · 9th–12th	2,754	9th–12th	6.5
3	Pearce H S 2,453 students · 9th–12th	2,453	9th–12th	6.0
4	Berkner H S 2,312 students · 9th–12th	2,312	9th–12th	5.4
5	Evolution Academy Charter School 241 students · 9th–12th	241	9th–12th	4.7
6	Evolution Academy Houston 216 students · 9th–12th	216	9th–12th	4.2
7	Evolution Academy Beaumont 221 students · 9th–12th	221	9th–12th	2.6
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Qalam Collegiate AcademyPrivate 88 students · 5th–12th	88	5th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center 153 students · 2nd–12th	153	2nd–12th	6.5
2	Jjaep 1 students · 10th–10th	1	10th–10th	—
Private Schools5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	I a N T Quranic AcademyPrivate 355 students · Pre-K–12th	355	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	North Dallas Adventist AcademyPrivate 250 students · Pre-K–12th	250	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	Salam AcademyPrivate 145 students · Pre-K–12th	145	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	Chase's PlacePrivate 15 students · UG–UG	15	UG–UG	Not Rated
5	Bridge Builder AcademyPrivate 24 students · Kindergarten–12th	24	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Richardson

Richardson, Texas · 50 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 29
Middle: 6
High: 8
Other: 7

Resources

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School Districts (5)

EVOLUTION ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

3 schools · 678 students

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS (ILTEXAS)

44 schools · 22,780 students

CEDAR HILL ISD

12 schools · 6,336 students

PLANO ISD

77 schools · 47,899 students

RICHARDSON ISD

55 schools · 37,085 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Richardson, Texas

How many schools are in Richardson, Texas?

Richardson has 50 schools, including 37 public and 13 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Richardson, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 34 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Richardson 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 Richardson, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Richardson on MySchoolScout is Math/science/tech Magnet with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Richardson, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Richardson on MySchoolScout is Math/science/tech Magnet with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Richardson, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Richardson on MySchoolScout is Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best high school in Richardson, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Richardson on MySchoolScout is Iltexas Aggieland H S with a composite score of 7.2/10.

How many school districts serve Richardson, Texas?

Richardson is served by 5 school districts: Evolution Academy Charter School, International Leadership of Texas (iltexas), Cedar Hill ISD, Plano ISD, Richardson ISD.

Are there private schools in Richardson, Texas?

Yes, Richardson has 13 private schools alongside 37 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Paul Catholic Classical School with a score of 8.1/10.

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

Among 34 public schools in Richardson that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Richardson, 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.