Public schools in Grand Prairie, TX
60 open public schools with an address in Grand Prairie, operated by 10 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
60
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
38,403
60 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
17
0 virtual
An overview of Grand Prairie public schools
The federal directory lists 60 public schools in Grand Prairie, TX: 39 elementary, 9 middle, 11 high, 1 combined or other. The 60 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 38,403 students, an average of 640 per school. The largest campus is South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students), and the largest elementary school is Iltexas Grand Prairie El (936).
Grand Prairie ISD operates the most schools here (36), and 3 regular districts have at least one Grand Prairie campus, plus 7 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 17 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 12 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 8 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 12 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 73% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie ISD
Public school district
36 schools in Grand Prairie · 37 total
Arlington ISD
Public school district
7 schools in Grand Prairie · 74 total
International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas)
Independent charter agency
5 schools in Grand Prairie · 44 total
Mansfield ISD
Public school district
3 schools in Grand Prairie · 48 total
Uplift Education
Independent charter agency
3 schools in Grand Prairie · 45 total
Harmony Public Schools - North Texas
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Grand Prairie · 16 total
Advantage Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Grand Prairie
Golden Rule Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Grand Prairie · 5 total
Trinity Basin Preparatory
Independent charter agency
1 school in Grand Prairie · 8 total
Winfree Academy Charter Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Grand Prairie · 6 total
Elementary schools in Grand Prairie
39| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna May Daulton El Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 648 | 15.6:1 | |
| Colin Powell El Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 628 | 17.7:1 | |
| Cora Spencer El Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 653 | 15.9:1 | |
| Crouch El Arlington ISD | PK–06 | 516 | 12.3:1 | |
| David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 445 | 14.9:1 | |
| Delmas F Morton El Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 578 | 14.4:1 | |
| Dwight D Eisenhower El Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 623 | 15.6:1 | |
| Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Milam El Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 696 | 14.9:1 | |
| Ervin C Whitt El Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 523 | 13.9:1 | |
| Farrell El Arlington ISD | PK–06 | 591 | 14:1 | |
| Florence Hill El Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 486 | 14.9:1 | |
| Garner Fine Arts Academy Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 817 | 14.7:1 | |
| Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 555 | 14.8:1 | |
| Golden Rule Grand Prairie Golden Rule Charter School · Charter | PK–05 | 78 | 11.6:1 | |
| Harmony School of Innovation - Grand Prairie Harmony Public Schools - North Texas · Charter | PK–05 | 516 | 14.8:1 | |
| Harmony Science Academy - Grand Prairie Harmony Public Schools - North Texas · Charter | PK–08 | 500 | 17.2:1 | |
| Hector P Garcia El Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 474 | 15.9:1 | |
| Hobbs Williams El Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 632 | 15.2:1 | |
| Iltexas Grand Prairie El International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | PK–05 | 936 | 17.9:1 | |
| James Bowie Fine Arts Academy Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 618 | 14.7:1 | |
| Juan N Seguin El Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 452 | 13.2:1 | |
| Larson El Arlington ISD | PK–06 | 443 | 11.8:1 | |
| Lorenzo de Zavala Environmental Science Academy Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 716 | 15:1 | |
| Louise Cabaniss Academy Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 445 | 12.9:1 | |
| Mansfield Heritage El International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | PK–05 | 460 | 11.7:1 | |
| Mike Moseley El Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 613 | 15.4:1 | |
| Patrick El Arlington ISD | PK–06 | 496 | 11:1 | |
| Remynse El Arlington ISD | PK–06 | 394 | 11.1:1 | |
| Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory Grand Prairie ISD | PK–08 | 608 | 14.2:1 | |
| Sam Rayburn El STEAM Academy Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 526 | 14:1 | |
| School for the Highly Gifted Grand Prairie ISD · Charter | 01–08 | 142 | 9.3:1 | |
| Starrett El Arlington ISD | PK–06 | 479 | 12.3:1 | |
| Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 605 | 15.2:1 | |
| Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 421 | 14.3:1 | |
| Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy Grand Prairie ISD | PK–05 | 582 | 14.9:1 | |
| Trinity Basin Preparatory - Grand Prairie Trinity Basin Preparatory · Charter | PK–08 | 433 | 16.5:1 | |
| Uplift Grand Prep PS Uplift Education · Charter | PK–05 | 727 | 18.2:1 | |
| West El Arlington ISD | PK–06 | 607 | 14.7:1 | |
| William B Travis World Language Academy Grand Prairie ISD · Charter | PK–08 | 690 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Grand Prairie
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Middle Grand Prairie ISD | 06–08 | 787 | 14.8:1 | |
| Bill Arnold Middle Grand Prairie ISD | 06–08 | 1,081 | 19.1:1 | |
| Digital Arts & Technology Academy at Adams Middle Grand Prairie ISD | 06–08 | 542 | 12.4:1 | |
| Harry S Truman Middle Grand Prairie ISD | 06–08 | 428 | 11.5:1 | |
| Iltexas Grand Prairie Middle International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | 06–08 | 465 | 18.3:1 | |
| James Fannin Middle Grand Prairie ISD | 06–08 | 516 | 12.4:1 | |
| Mansfield Heritage Middle International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | 06–08 | 138 | 9.4:1 | |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle Grand Prairie ISD | 06–08 | 885 | 15.7:1 | |
| Uplift Grand Prep Middle Uplift Education · Charter | 06–08 | 446 | 17.4:1 |
High schools in Grand Prairie
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosswinds Accelerated H S Grand Prairie ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 435 | 21.9:1 | |
| Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute Grand Prairie ISD · Charter | 06–12 | 419 | 18.4:1 | |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy Grand Prairie ISD | 06–12 | 877 | 17.2:1 | |
| Grand Prairie H S Grand Prairie ISD | 09–12 | 2,817 | 15.2:1 | |
| Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | 09–12 | 749 | 14.6:1 | |
| John a Dubiski Career H S Grand Prairie ISD | 09–12 | 1,574 | 17.7:1 | |
| Lyndon B Johnson DAEP Grand Prairie ISD · Alternative School | 06–12 | 73 | 3.5:1 | |
| South Grand Prairie H S Grand Prairie ISD | 09–12 | 3,239 | 16.3:1 | |
| Uplift Grand Prep H S Uplift Education · Charter | 09–12 | 385 | 13.4:1 | |
| Winfree Academy Charter School - Grand Prairie Winfree Academy Charter Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 198 | 24:1 | |
| Young Women's Leadership Academy H S Grand Prairie ISD | 12–12 | 25 | 6.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Grand Prairie
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advantage Academy Advantage Academy · Charter | PK–12 | 972 | 19.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.3%
- Hispanic63.5%
- Black21.7%
- Asian4.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 60 Grand Prairie schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (38,403 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Grand Prairie
How many public schools are in Grand Prairie, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 60 open public schools with a location address in Grand Prairie: 39 elementary, 9 middle, 11 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 38,403 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Grand Prairie?
Schools with an address in Grand Prairie belong to 10 education agencies, led by Grand Prairie ISD (36 schools), Arlington ISD (7 schools), International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) (5 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Grand Prairie?
South Grand Prairie H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Grand Prairie, with 3,239 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Grand Prairie?
Yes. 17 of the 60 public schools in Grand Prairie are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Advantage Academy, Golden Rule Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Grand Prairie schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Grand Prairie public schools is 14.8:1, similar to the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Grand Prairie guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities