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Best Mesquite Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 44 public elementary schools serving 25,599 students in Mesquite, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mesquite, TX are Motley Elementary School, Kimball Elementary School and Lawrence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesquite, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mesquite have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Mesquite, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Motley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3719 Moon Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4010 Coryell Way
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3811 Richman Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Rutherford Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 290-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Mckenzie Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3535 Stephens Green
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Hanby Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
480 Gross Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Kimbrough Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3900 N Galloway Ave
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
517 Via Avenida
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Larry G Smith Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5299 Gus Thomasson Rd
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 502-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3020 Poteet Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7220
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Seabourn Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2300 Sandy Ln
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7040
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Education Center International Academy 2
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8200 Schrade Rd
Mesquite, TX 75185
(972) 412-8080
Gr: K-6 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Gentry Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 Twin Oaks Dr
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4140
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Galloway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Clary Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Mcwhorter Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Hickory Tree Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Achziger Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Ridgeranch Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4180
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
919 Green Canyon Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5160
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1818.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4621 Gleneagle St
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4080
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Education Center International Academy 1
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 N Town E Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75185
(214) 628-9152
Gr: K-6 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
Berry Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2675 Bear Dr
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5850
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2121.
Shands Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4836 Shands Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Mcdonald Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2930 Town E Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
New Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 S Beltline Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Lanny Frasier Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 W Scyene Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 288-6411
Gr: 6-8 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
Agnew Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
729 Wilkinson Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2626.
Range Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4060 Emerald Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5180
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2727.
Black Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
328 E Newsom St
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7240
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2828.
Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Purple Sage Trl
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Tosch Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2424 Larchmont Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Dr Linda Henrie Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
253 W Lawson Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 290-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Vanston Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3230 Karla Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5801
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3232.
Cannaday Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Chisolm Tr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3333.
Rugel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Sybil Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7260
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3434.
Wilkinson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Crest Park Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5950
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3535.
Tisinger Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Hillcrest St
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5120
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mesquite, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mesquite, TX include Motley Elementary School, Kimball Elementary School and Lawrence Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mesquite?
44 public elementary schools are located in Mesquite.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesquite?
Mesquite public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mesquite are often viewed compared to one another?

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