For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 13,148 students in 75040, TX (there are , 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 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 75040, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kimberlin Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Austin Academy For Excell
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1125 Beverly Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620
Gr: 6-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1510 Spring Creek Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3060
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3060
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 814-0059
Gr: 7-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Harmony Science Academy - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 212-4777
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 212-4777
Gr: PK-6 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Shorehaven Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Shorehaven Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8346
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8346
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Northlake Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1626 Bosque Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8359
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8359
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Garland High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Garland Ave
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8492
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8492
Gr: 9-12 | 2,481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Webb Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Spring Creek
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3080
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3080
Gr: 6-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Kingsbridge Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3010
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3010
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Sellers Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1009 Mars Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8337
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8337
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Vernal Lister Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Mars Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3030
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Naaman Forest High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4843 Naaman Forest Blvd
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3091
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3091
Gr: 9-12 | 2,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Bussey Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1204 Travis St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8391
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8391
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Freeman Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Walnut St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8371
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8371
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
75040, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Pathfinder Achievement Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
221 S 9th St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8520
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8520
Gr: PK-12
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 75% (majority Hispanic).
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