For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,423 students in Kennedale, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 350 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Kennedale, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kennedale, TX are Kennedale J High School, James F Delaney Elementary School and Kennedale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennedale, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kennedale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kennedale, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedale J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
930 Corry A Edwards Dr
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8200
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
James F Delaney Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
180 W Kennedale Pkwy
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8400
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8400
Gr: 2-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Kennedale High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Wildcat Way
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8100
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
100 W Mistletoe Dr
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8300
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8300
Gr: PK-1 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kennedale, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Kennedale, TX include Kennedale J High School, James F Delaney Elementary School and Kennedale High School.
How many public schools are located in Kennedale?
4 public schools are located in Kennedale.
What percentage of students in Kennedale go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Kennedale are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kennedale?
Kennedale public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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