For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 13,279 students in 75040, TX (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,100 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 75040, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 75040, TX are Kimberlin Academy For Excel, Austin Academy For Excell and Spring Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 75040 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 75040, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 75040, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kimberlin Academy For Excel
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Austin Academy For Excell
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1125 Beverly Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Grades: 6-8
| 974 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1510 Spring Creek Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3060
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3060
Grades: PK-5
| 667 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Grades: 7-12
| 626 students
Rank: #55.
Harmony Science Academy - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 212-4777
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 212-4777
Grades: PK-6
| 727 students
Rank: #66.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Pleasant Vly Rd
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8311
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8311
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #77.
Northlake Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1626 Bosque Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8359
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8359
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #88.
Shorehaven Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Shorehaven Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8346
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8346
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #99.
Webb Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Spring Creek
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3080
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3080
Grades: 6-8
| 902 students
Rank: #1010.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Kingsbridge Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3010
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3010
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1111.
Vernal Lister Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Mars Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3030
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #1212.
Garland High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Garland Ave
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8492
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8492
Grades: 9-12
| 2,484 students
Rank: #1313.
Sellers Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1009 Mars Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8337
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8337
Grades: 6-8
| 806 students
Rank: #1414.
Naaman Forest High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4843 Naaman Forest Blvd
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3091
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3091
Grades: 9-12
| 2,221 students
Rank: #1515.
Bussey Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1204 Travis St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8391
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8391
Grades: 6-8
| 897 students
Rank: #1616.
Freeman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Walnut St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8371
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8371
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
75040, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpha Charter School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
701 W State St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-2173
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
Pathfinder Achievement Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
221 S 9th St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8520
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8520
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 75040, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 75040, TX include Kimberlin Academy For Excel, Austin Academy For Excell and Spring Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 75040?
16 public schools are located in 75040.
What percentage of students in 75040 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 75040 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 75040?
75040 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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