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Best Richardson Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public elementary schools serving 12,934 students in Richardson, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richardson, TX are Prairie Creek Elementary School, Mohawk Elementary School and Canyon Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richardson, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richardson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Richardson, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2120 E Prairie Creek Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Mohawk Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Mimosa Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600
Gr: K-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2100 Copper Rdg Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Math/science/tech Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
450 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Stinson Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4201 Greenfield Dr
Richardson, TX 75082
(469) 752-3400
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Arapaho Classical Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1300 Cypress Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6400
Gr: K-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5651 Coventry Dr
Richardson, TX 75082
(469) 752-2700
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Schell Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5301 E Renner Rd
Richardson, TX 75082
(469) 752-6600
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Aldridge Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
720 Pleasant Valley Ln
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 752-0000
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Dartmouth Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
417 Dartmouth Ln
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8400
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Jess Harben Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 S Glenville Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8800
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
Yale Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 E Collins Blvd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8300
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Richardson Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 N Dorothy Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8700
Gr: PK-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Iltexas College Station Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3610 Longmire Dr
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
Richardson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 N Floyd Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1616.
Northrich Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1301 Custer Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Iltexas College Station Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3610 Longmire Dr
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Gr: PK-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1818.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Park Bend
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4650
Gr: PK-6 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1919.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Larkspur Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Dover Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Bg Ramirez Elementary School
Charter School
4114 Rd 5200
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Gr: PK-5 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Bg Ramirez Middle School
Charter School
4114 Rd 5200
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 264-8311
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Pearland Elementary School
Charter School
2468 Broadway St
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Pearland Middle School
Charter School
2468 E Broadway St
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Richmond Elementary School
Charter School
1202 Fm 359
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Gr: K-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Richmond Middle School
Charter School
1202 Fm 359
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Richardson, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richardson, TX include Prairie Creek Elementary School, Mohawk Elementary School and Canyon Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richardson?
26 public elementary schools are located in Richardson.
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson?
Richardson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Richardson are often viewed compared to one another?

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