For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 552 students in the neighborhood of Shands Estates, Mesquite, TX.
The top-ranked public school in Shands Estates is Shands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Shands Estates, Mesquite, TX public school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Shands Estates, Mesquite, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shands Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4836 Shands Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4020
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shands Estates, Mesquite, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shands Estates, Mesquite, TX include Shands Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shands Estates, Mesquite?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shands Estates, Mesquite.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Shands Estates, Mesquite?
the neighborhood of Shands Estates, Mesquite public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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