For the 2025 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 38,568 students in Mesquite, TX (there are , serving 737 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Mesquite, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Mesquite, TX are Vroonland - Vanguard High School, Motley Elementary School and Kimball Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesquite, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mesquite have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mesquite, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vroonland - Vanguard High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Faithom P Lucas Sr Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-0001
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-0001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,591 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Motley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3719 Moon Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5080
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4010 Coryell Way
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4120
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3811 Richman Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7000
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1607 Sierra Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 290-4060
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 290-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Mckenzie Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3535 Stephens Green
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5140
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Hanby Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Gross Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5040
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Kimbrough Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3900 N Galloway Ave
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5900
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,152 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 Via Avenida
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4000
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Larry G Smith Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5299 Gus Thomasson Rd
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 502-4800
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 502-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3020 Poteet Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7220
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7220
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Seabourn Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 Sandy Ln
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7040
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7040
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Education Center International Academy 2
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8200 Schrade Rd
Mesquite, TX 75185
(972) 412-8080
Mesquite, TX 75185
(972) 412-8080
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
Gentry Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 Twin Oaks Dr
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4140
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4140
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Galloway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Clary Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5101
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Mcwhorter Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Hickory Tree Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7020
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Achziger Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Ridgeranch Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4180
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4180
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
919 Green Canyon Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5160
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5160
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1919.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4621 Gleneagle St
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4080
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4080
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Education Center International Academy 1
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 N Town E Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75185
(214) 628-9152
Mesquite, TX 75185
(214) 628-9152
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2121.
Berry Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2675 Bear Dr
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5850
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5850
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
Shands Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4836 Shands Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4020
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Mcdonald Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2930 Town E Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5700
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
New Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 S Beltline Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5600
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Lanny Frasier Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2250 W Scyene Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 288-6411
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 288-6411
Gr: 6-8 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Agnew Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
729 Wilkinson Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5750
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2727.
Range Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Bamboo St
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5180
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5180
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2828.
Black Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
328 E Newsom St
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7240
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7240
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2929.
Poteet High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Poteet Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5300
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,527 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3030.
Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 Purple Sage Trl
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7060
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3131.
Horn High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 E Cartwright Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5200
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,874 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
Tosch Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2424 Larchmont Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5000
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3333.
Dr Linda Henrie Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
253 W Lawson Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 290-4200
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 290-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Vanston Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3230 Karla Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5801
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5801
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3535.
Cannaday Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Chisolm Tr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5060
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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Mesquite, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mesquite Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2704 Motley
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7570
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7570
Gr: 8-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mesquite, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Mesquite, TX include Vroonland - Vanguard High School, Motley Elementary School and Kimball Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mesquite?
51 public schools are located in Mesquite.
What percentage of students in Mesquite go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Mesquite are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mesquite?
Mesquite public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mesquite are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mesquite include: Dr Don Woolley Middle School vs. Berry Middle School, Galloway Elementary School vs. Floyd Elementary School, Berry Middle School vs. Dr Don Woolley Middle School
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