For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,676 students in 75042, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 75042, TX are Walnut Glen Academy For Excel, Beaver Technology Center and Bradfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 75042 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 75042, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 75042, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Glen Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3101 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Beaver Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3232 March Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8301
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8301
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3817 Bucknell Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8303
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8303
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1310 Bobbie Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8362
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8362
Gr: 6-8 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
N Garland High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2109 W Buckingham Rd
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 675-3120
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 675-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 2,929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
O Henry Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 Tynes Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(469) 593-8200
Garland, TX 75042
(469) 593-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1621 Mccallum Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8205
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8205
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Bullock Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3909 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8308
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8308
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1726 Travis St
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8373
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8373
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
4885 N President George Bush H
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 487-4588
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 487-4588
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 75042, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 75042, TX include Walnut Glen Academy For Excel, Beaver Technology Center and Bradfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 75042?
10 public schools are located in 75042.
What is the racial composition of students in 75042?
75042 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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