For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,366 students in 76116, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 233 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 76116, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 76116, TX are Idea Rise College Preparatory, Applied Learning Academy and Ridglea Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76116 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76116, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76116, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Rise College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 S Cherry Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 885-4150
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 885-4150
Grades: 6-10
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
Applied Learning Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7060 Camp Bowie
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-5500
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Ridglea Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6817 Cumberland Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1700
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Rank: #44.
Idea Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 S Cherry Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 885-4150
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 885-4150
Grades: K-5
| 710 students
Rank: #55.
Luella Merrett Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7325 Kermit Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6600
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #66.
Waverly Park Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3604 Cimarron Tr
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6700
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #77.
M L Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3020 Bigham Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1600
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #88.
Monnig Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3136 Bigham Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1200
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 484 students
Rank: #99.
Western Hills High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Boston Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6000
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 889 students
Rank: #1010.
Leonard Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8900 Chapin
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6200
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #1111.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Laredo Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6800
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6800
Grades: 2-5
| 551 students
Rank: #1212.
Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6785 Camp Bowie Blvd 200
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 731-7627
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 731-7627
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
Children's Medical Center
Alternative School
7060 Camp Bowie Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 298-3733
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 298-3733
Grades: 1-12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
7060 Camp Bowie Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-2000
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
10351 Orchard Way
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-2000
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: n/an/a
8300 Mojave Trl
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6900
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6900
Grades: PK-1
| 402 students
76116, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4921 Benbrook Hwy
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 570-4060
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 570-4060
Grades: 6
| 412 students
Middle Lvl Lrn Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4921 Benbrook Hwy
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-6800
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-6800
Grades: 7
| 1 students
Tier 1 Leonard Daep Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8900 Chapin Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 560-5285
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 560-5285
Grades: 6-8
| 26 students
Willoughby House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8100 Elizabeth Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-2952
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-2952
Grades: 9-11
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 76116, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 76116, TX include Idea Rise College Preparatory, Applied Learning Academy and Ridglea Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 76116?
16 public schools are located in 76116.
What percentage of students in 76116 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 76116 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 76116?
76116 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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