Grand Prairie ISD School District

Grand Prairie ISD serves 26,638 students across 39 schools in Texas. It is one of the larger public school systems in the state, with campuses spanning every level from early elementary through high school. That scale gives families real choices within a single district boundary, but it also means a parent's zip code determines a great deal — campus quality here varies significantly from one school to the next.

Of the 39 schools, 38 carry a ranked score on MySchoolScout, averaging 5.4 out of 10. That middle-range average tells a partial story. Some campuses score well above the district norm; others sit noticeably below it. Parents should read individual campus scores before drawing conclusions about the district as a whole.

The clear standout is School for the Highly Gifted, an elementary program scoring 9.5 out of 10. In a district averaging 5.4, that margin is hard to overstate — no other campus in Grand Prairie ISD comes close. Colin Powell Elementary (7.7) and Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute (7.6) rank second and third respectively, with the Collegiate Institute serving as the district's top-rated high school. Mike Moseley Elementary (7.2) and Bonham EES (6.9) complete the top five, both consistently above the district average.

For parents evaluating Grand Prairie ISD, the gap between the average and the top schools is the most useful data point. The five highest-rated campuses range from 6.9 to 9.5 — all well above the 5.4 district mean — which tells families that strong options do exist here for those who look. Families with elementary-age students should investigate School for the Highly Gifted closely. At the secondary level, Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute is the district's frontrunner. Review individual school pages on MySchoolScout to compare scores, enrollment size, and program details before committing.