2023 Best Public Schools in Tarrant County

• Carroll Independent School District, TX•

• 11-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  491 reviews

Senior: One of the best School District in Texas. One mascot for the whole district. School pride starts in Elementary school level and continues throughout High School. Wonderful Teachers and Staff. Top rated athletes. Several AP Classes and a few duel classes. Lots of State Titles in every sport except Softball. Great Robotics, STEM,Debate, Art & Theater Department. Gifted and Talented program is excellent. Lots of Student clubs, community activities to join. Some cons would be having to shuffle between High and Senior High Schools( not all classes available at one school). Not enough parking spaces for students at Senior High. Very competitive school district both academically and athletically. Which adds a lot of pressure and stress on the students. Bullying issues aren’t taken seriously. Victims told to walk away or ignored them. No really punishment for the bullies. Hopefully that will change soon.... Read 491 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,349

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Westlake, TX•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  127 reviews

Parent: This school is a great fit for my kids but it’s not for everyone. In our experience the academic aspect is very strong. I like that the teachers don’t just teach to the staar like surrounding districts. However, it appears most teachers are still covering the staar material as 2 of my kids received perfect scores on the math and reading staar several times. The sports and extracurricular activities are limited compared to surrounding districts but most people who choose this school are aware of this and don’t expect the same. We actually prefer the low-key aspect of the sports since it allows kids the opportunity to be on their school team in sports they might not have a lot of prior experience in. Most the teachers and administrators have been very responsive when I have a concern. It seems some people who have issues don’t really research what the IB curriculum is actually like or what sports and extracurricular programs are offered before choosing to send kids here. Surprising.... Read 127 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 865

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, TX•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  554 reviews

Alum: I liked my time at colleyville heritage high school a lot. I transferred there my junior year of high school from California and the transition was smooth. The teachers are all very welcoming and nice, and the football team and coaches were the same way. If you’re thinking about high schools in the area, colleyville heritage is for sure a top pick!... Read 554 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,879

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Carroll Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-4

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

• grade A+

• Students 466

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Carroll Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-4

• grade A+

• Students 600

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Carroll Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-4

• grade A+

• Students 506

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Carroll Independent School District, TX•

• K-4

• grade A+

• Students 636

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Carroll Independent School District, TX•

• K-4

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Hidden Gem! The teachers and Principal are fantastic. Everyone has your child's best interest at heart. Our daughters both needed help with reading and writing. Rather than waiting, they immediately put in interventions to help our daughters stay on track. Our daughters are more confident now with school work.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 671

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

• grade A+

• Students 459

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Carroll Independent School District, TX•

• 7-9

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: is this anonymous? i hope so. i heard about this school from my friend so i wrote this review giving it an excellent because he likes it. dont sue... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• Students 625

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Carroll Independent School District, TX•

• 7-9

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  12 reviews

Alum: This is a wonderful middle school; I cannot imagine any better one! It is in a modern new building on Kirkwood Boulevard and all of the rooms and resources are the best quality. The teachers love working there and the administrators make sure everyone is having their best experience. If you have the opportunity to send your kids to Carroll Middle School in Southlake, you are extremely fortunate. The band, athletic, theater, and choir departments at Carroll Middle are the best of the best. Carroll Middle was truly the hallmark of my educational career because Durham, CHS, and CSHS could not hold a candle.... Read 12 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 765

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Carroll Independent School District, TX•

• 5-6

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: Eubanks has great teachers that do their best to teach students that don't want to learn. I had a great experience and learned a lot.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 567

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Carroll Independent School District, TX•

• 5-6

• grade A+

• Students 693

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Fort Worth Independent School District, TX•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  147 reviews

Senior: The Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences is a very rigorous and academically focused school. While it's relatively new and small, compared to other larger high schools, they provide many benefits and opportunities to high school students at an early age. Students are able to physically attend school at a community college amongst other college students and actually attend lectures taught by real professors. Not only does this allow students to become accustomed to this diverse environment, but it also gives them a taste of what college is really like. In addition, The Texas Academy of Biomedical also provides students the opportunity to obtain an associates degree during their time there. However, because this school is academically driven, there are very few clubs and other out of school activities, like sports provided. Students are also omitted from many school events that other traditional high schools would hold, due to the fact that they're located on a college campus.... Read 147 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 364

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Carroll Independent School District, TX•

• 9-10

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  49 reviews

Senior: As a senior, Carroll has given me friends and memories to last a lifetime. There is always something to do and it is super easy to become involved. Your student will never be bored. Teachers are easy to work with and the office staff is always ready to help with smiling faces!... Read 49 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,446

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

• grade A+

• Students 449

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: I have a 3rd grader & a kinder at HES currently. This school has been amazing! They have picked the BEST teacher for BOTH of my kids. My youngest has special needs & the teacher has been SO wonderful. I am so grateful for all the work & love that her kinder teacher pours into her on a daily basis. My 3rd grader was not a fan of reading until they picked the BEST teacher for her who made reading so much fun! My kids both love this school!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 537

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, TX•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  439 reviews

Sophomore: From an academic standpoint, the majority of the teachers I had were chill and engaging, knowledgeable, and understanding. I am involved in very time consuming ECAs, and most teachers were therefore more lenient on grading and the like. Some teachers may appear a little strict, but prepare you well for tests and help the material truly stick. As far as student life goes, I'd say the overall atmosphere at GHS is somewhat inclusive; most students are friendly but still divide up into groups based on interests and classes. The lunch lines may get a little long, many toilets are broken or gross idk. Wear your IDs!... Read 439 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,915

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  14 reviews

Parent: Colleyville Middle School has a tradition of having a big impact both socially and academically for all students. CMS was recently named a Schools To Watch for its high academic growth and achievement. CMS represents Texas with the designation of a School To Watch and recognized by the National Forum of Schools To Watch and National Model School. CMS is also a Gallup Strengths based campus where all staff and students take and incorporate the Gallup Strengths assessment to benefit their day in communication and performance at school. The PTA student/parent ratio is one to one. These examples of high achieving accomplishments are a direct reflection of partnership between the students, staff, parents and community that work together to help make CMS one of the best public middle schools in the state.... Read 14 reviews

• grade A

• Students 615

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, TX•

• 6-9

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Alum: I went to Heritage Middle School for 6-8 grade and it was great! The teachers are amazing and they've had such a great impact on my life.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• Students 733

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 479

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Mansfield Independent School District, TX•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  135 reviews

Middle School Student: I moved to this school in 2019 (my junior year), and I love it. The people are all alike in the sense that, we do not cause disruption or start fights. They are changing it into a STEM academy, meaning I will be the last to graduate from here and not he STEM academy. I enjoy the teachers I have, but most of my classes are taken at TCC, and my math teacher is leaving. So, I am not the best person to answer that question. My grades have also gone up, the classes are smaller so the teacher can help more, it is great. Highly recommend!... Read 135 reviews

• grade A

• Students 163

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Arlington Classics Academy, TX•

• K-2

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  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Middle School Student: I loved how supportive the teachers were and how much they cared about the students. They really made sure the students were engaged in class.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 518

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Keller Independent School District, TX•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  707 reviews

Senior: Keller is an amazing community-based school with all around amazing sports, academics, and clubs. Their pathway-based programs give students practical experience in prospective careers while helping them choose colleges that align with their life and career goals. The support for sports and other extracurriculars is amazing at keller and the facilities are top notch! All technology is new and top of the line, there are specific college counselors with the only job to help with scholarships and admission, and they offer almost every possible AP and Dual class. The administration is also very involved and supportive of every student at KHS, and there is a large amount of security, with amazing security guards, protocols, and necessary student ID's. The only potential negative part of Keller that I could think of would be lack of diversity, with an estimated population of almost 70% or more white students. Other than that, everything at Keller is top notch.... Read 707 reviews

• grade A

• Students 3,173

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, TX•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: Amazing elementary experience, great foundation for the years to come, lots of programs and opportunities to grow and prosper.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 517

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1