For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,524 students in the neighborhood of Handley, Fort Worth, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Handley are East Handley Elementary School, Jean Mcclung Middle School and West Handley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Handley, Fort Worth, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Handley, Fort Worth, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Handley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2617 Mims St
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 815-4400
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 815-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Jean Mcclung Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Forest Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 815-5300
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 815-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
West Handley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2749 Putnam
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 815-5100
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 815-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Metro Opportunity
Alternative School
2801 Patino Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 814-6700
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 814-6700
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Handley, Fort Worth, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Handley, Fort Worth, TX include East Handley Elementary School, Jean Mcclung Middle School and West Handley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Handley, Fort Worth?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Handley, Fort Worth.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Handley, Fort Worth?
the neighborhood of Handley, Fort Worth public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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