Which School District Is My Fort Worth Address In?
By Brent Reiter, REALTOR® · Last updated November 4, 2026
A "Fort Worth, TX" address doesn't tell you the school district. The City of Fort Worth is served by 13 independent school districts, and Fort Worth ISD covers less than half of the city's land. Here's which district covers which part of town, how each one is rated, and how to check a specific address before you buy.
At a Glance
- School districts serving Fort Worth
- 13 (City of Fort Worth)
- Fort Worth ISD's share of the city
- About 46% of the land
- Next largest
- Northwest, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw, Crowley, Keller
- Only A-rated district (2026)
- Aledo ISD (Walsh area)
- Under state-appointed boards
- Fort Worth ISD and Lake Worth ISD
- Best way to check
- The district's own address lookup
Land shares are estimates from the city's GIS school-district and city-limits layers. Ratings are TEA's 2026 A–F ratings, preliminary until final ratings in December 2026.
Fort Worth School Districts by Area
| District | Part of Fort Worth | Main zip codes | 2026 TEA rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth ISD | Central city: downtown, the West Side, the Near Southside, east, south and north side neighborhoods | 761xx across the core (76102–76120, 76132–76137, 76164) | C (77) |
| Northwest ISD | Far north and the Alliance corridor (Sendera Ranch, Harriet Creek Ranch, Tehama Ridge, Seventeen Lakes) | 76052, 76177, 76262, 76247, 76131 | B (82) |
| Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD | Northwest (Lake Country, Marine Creek Ranch, Bonds Ranch, Eagle Ranch, Fossil Creek area) | 76179, 76131, 76137, 76135 | C (77) |
| Crowley ISD | Far southwest and south (Chisholm Trail Ranch, Summer Creek Ranch, Hulen Heights) | 76036, 76123, 76132, 76133, 76134 | B (80) |
| Keller ISD | North and northeast (Park Glen, Heritage, Villages of Woodland Springs, Crawford Farms) | 76244, 76137, 76177 | B (84) |
| Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD | East, near CentrePort and River Trails | 76118, 76155, 76040 | B (87) |
| White Settlement ISD | Far west (Chapel Creek, Silver Ridge) | 76108 | C (75) |
| Everman ISD | South and southeast | 76140, 76134 | C (75) |
| Burleson ISD | Far south at the Johnson County line | 76028, 76140 | B (83) |
| Lake Worth ISD | Northwest near Lake Worth and Marine Creek | 76106, 76135, 76179 | D (69) |
| Aledo ISD | Far west, including Walsh | 76008, 76126 | A (92) |
| Birdville ISD | Northeast pockets (Riverbend, Garden of Eden) | 76118, 76117 | C (79) |
| Castleberry ISD | Near northwest (River District) | 76114 | B (88) |
Why the Address Isn't Enough
Three different lines get mixed up: the mailing city on the address, the city limits, and the school district boundary. They don't line up. Many zip codes are split between districts:
- 76135 is split among Fort Worth, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw, Lake Worth and Azle ISDs
- 76137 is split among Fort Worth, Keller and Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISDs
- 76108 is split between Fort Worth and White Settlement ISDs
- 76131 touches Northwest, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw and Keller ISDs
The Tarrant Appraisal District's property record lists the school district that taxes each property, which is the fastest way to confirm the district. The district's own lookup tool then tells you the specific campuses, which can change from year to year.
How to Check a Specific Address
- Look up the property at tad.org. The record shows the school district (ISD) that taxes it.
- Use the district's address lookup to see the elementary, middle and high school for the coming school year (links below).
- Check each campus rating at txschools.gov. District ratings average a wide range of campuses.
- Watch for boundary changes. Fort Worth ISD is consolidating schools through 2029, Northwest ISD adopted new boundaries for 2026-27, and Eagle Mountain-Saginaw redrew middle school zones for 2026-27.
- Ask about transfers if you're set on a specific school. Each district has its own transfer rules and deadlines.
| District | Address lookup |
|---|---|
| Fort Worth ISD | School finder |
| Northwest ISD | Attendance boundaries |
| Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD | Find your school zone |
| Crowley ISD | School finder |
| Keller ISD | School locator |
| Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD | Attendance zones |
| White Settlement ISD | School finder |
| Burleson ISD | School search |
| Birdville ISD | School maps |
| Lake Worth ISD | District boundaries |
| Everman, Aledo, Castleberry ISDs | Call the district office to confirm zoning |
Fort Worth ISD and Lake Worth ISD Under State Boards
On March 24, 2026, the Texas Education Agency appointed a nine-member board of managers to run Fort Worth ISD, suspending the elected trustees' powers, and named Dr. Peter Licata superintendent. The state acted under a 2015 law that requires intervention after a campus has years of unacceptable ratings. There's no fixed end date; the board stays until the district meets exit criteria for campus performance and reading and math scores.
Lake Worth ISD went under a state board of managers on April 23, 2026, after one of its campuses received a fifth straight unacceptable rating. Neither change moves school boundaries, but both are worth watching if you're buying in those districts.
School Districts and Your Tax Bill
The school district is also the biggest line on your property tax bill, and Fort Worth's 13 districts have 2026 rates ranging from about $1.03 to $1.29 per $100 of value. Two similar homes on either side of a district line can owe noticeably different taxes. See Fort Worth property taxes explained for every district's rate and a worked example.
In parts of far west Fort Worth (including some of the Walsh area), the city has annexed land for limited purposes only. Those homes pay no city property tax but also don't get full city services. Check the city-limits status along with the school district.
Thinking about buying or selling in Fort Worth? I was born and raised here, and I help buyers and sellers across DFW from my office in the Mid-Cities. Call or text anytime, no pressure.
Brent Reiter, REALTOR®
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Fort Worth?
The City of Fort Worth is served by 13 independent school districts. Fort Worth ISD covers about 46% of the city's land; Northwest, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw, Crowley and Keller ISDs cover most of the rest.
How do I find out which school district my Fort Worth address is in?
Look up the property on tad.org, where the record shows the school district that taxes it, then use that district's address lookup tool to see the specific campuses for the coming school year.
Which part of Fort Worth is in Keller ISD?
North and northeast Fort Worth, including Park Glen, Heritage, the Villages of Woodland Springs and Crawford Farms, mostly in zip codes 76244, 76137 and 76177. Check by address, since those zip codes are shared with other districts.
Is Fort Worth ISD taken over by the state?
Yes. The Texas Education Agency appointed a board of managers to run Fort Worth ISD on March 24, 2026, and named Dr. Peter Licata superintendent. The board stays until the district meets the state's exit criteria.
What is the best-rated school district in Fort Worth?
By TEA's preliminary 2026 ratings, Aledo ISD (A, 92) is the only A-rated district serving Fort Worth, covering the far west including Walsh. Castleberry (88), HEB (87), Keller (84), Burleson (83), Northwest (82) and Crowley (80) are rated B. Campus ratings vary within every district.