For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,366 students in 76116, TX (there are , 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, Ridglea Hills Elementary School and Applied Learning Academy. 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 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Rise College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: 6-10 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Ridglea Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6817 Cumberland Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1700
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Applied Learning Academy
(Math: 39% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Idea Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 S Cherry Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 885-4150
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 885-4150
Gr: K-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Waverly Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Luella Merrett Elementary School
(Math: 29% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Monnig Middle School
(Math: 15% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Leonard Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8900 Chapin
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6200
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
M L Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: 2-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Western Hills High School
(Math: 9% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
10351 Orchard Way
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-2000
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
8300 Mojave Trl
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6900
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 815-6900
Gr: PK-1 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
76116, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4921 Benbrook Hwy
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 570-4060
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 570-4060
Gr: 6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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
Gr: 7 | 1 student
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
Gr: 6-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Willoughby House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8100 Elizabeth Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-2952
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 814-2952
Gr: 9-11 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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, Ridglea Hills Elementary School and Applied Learning Academy.
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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