For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,283 students in Terrell, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 388 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Terrell, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Terrell, TX are Global Leadership Academy, Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School and Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terrell, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Terrell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Terrell, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Global Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-3750
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-3750
Gr: K-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Rockwall Ave
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Gr: K-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Herman Furlough Jr Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Colquitt Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7501
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7501
Gr: 6-8 | 1,166 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Terrell High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Gr: 9-12 | 1,458 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
J W Long Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Creekside Dr
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1448
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1448
Gr: K-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Tisd Child & Adolescent School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Brin St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Gr: 10-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
921 S Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1452
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1452
Gr: PK | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Terrell, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Terrell, TX include Global Leadership Academy, Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School and Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Terrell?
9 public schools are located in Terrell.
What percentage of students in Terrell go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Terrell are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Terrell?
Terrell public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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