For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,721 students in 76016, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 197 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 76016, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 76016, TX are Arlington College And Career High School, Arlington Classics Academy -intermediate and Ditto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76016 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76016, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76016, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington College And Career High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 515-3550
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 515-3550
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Arlington Classics Academy -intermediate
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 B W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 303-1553
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 303-1553
Grades: 3-5
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Ditto Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3001 Quail Ln
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3100
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 734 students
Rank: #44.
Young J High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3200 Woodside
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3400
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 756 students
Rank: #55.
Little Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3721 Little Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3300
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 736 students
Rank: #66.
Martin High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8600
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,670 students
Rank: #77.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3621 Roosevelt Dr
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-5500
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 401 students
Rank: #88.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6401 W Pleasant Rdg Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8400
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 538 students
76016, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Turning Point Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4215 Little Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8850
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-8850
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 76016, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 76016, TX include Arlington College And Career High School, Arlington Classics Academy -intermediate and Ditto Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 76016?
8 public schools are located in 76016.
What percentage of students in 76016 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 76016 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 76016?
76016 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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