For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,298 students in the neighborhood of North Side, Fort Worth, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Side are Sam Rosen Elementary School, Manuel Jara Elementary School and Elder Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Side, Fort Worth, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Fort Worth, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sam Rosen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2613 Roosevelt Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 814-4800
Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 814-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Manuel Jara Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Lincoln Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 814-4500
Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 814-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Elder Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 Nw 21st
Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 814-4100
Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 814-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #44.
Rufino Mendoza Sr Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1412 Denver Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 814-4700
Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 814-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Fort Worth, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Fort Worth, TX include Sam Rosen Elementary School, Manuel Jara Elementary School and Elder Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Side, Fort Worth?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Side, Fort Worth.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Side, Fort Worth?
the neighborhood of North Side, Fort Worth public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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