Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 76028

This analysis examines 12 elementary schools serving grades PK-5 in zip code 76028, which primarily covers the Burleson, TX area, with one school in the Joshua Independent School District (Isd) and one in the Mansfield Independent School District (Isd).

The standout school in this area is North Joshua Elementary, which is the only school in the zip code to achieve a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for three consecutive years, ranking in the 94th-95th percentile statewide. Its test scores dramatically exceed both district and state averages, with 79.46% of 3rd graders proficient in Reading compared to 51.08% statewide. Another top performer is Academy At Nola Dunn, which has maintained a solid 4-star rating and 83rd-84th percentile ranking for three years while operating with the lowest per-student spending ($8,131) in the area. Mound Elementary stands out for its exceptional 5th Grade Science scores, achieving 58.33% proficiency in 2024-2025—nearly double the district and state averages—despite having a high free/reduced lunch rate of 52.14%. At the other end of the spectrum, Jack Taylor Elementary faces the greatest challenges, with the highest free/reduced lunch rate (73.69%) and the lowest state percentile rank (38th-43rd), while Norwood Elementary ranks at the 35th percentile despite having the highest per-student spending ($10,514).

A key takeaway is the wide performance spectrum within the Burleson Independent School District (Isd), which contains 10 of the 12 schools. While the district itself is rated 4 stars, its schools range from the high-performing Richard Bransom Elementary (78th percentile) to struggling schools like Jack Taylor and Norwood. The data also reveals that higher spending does not guarantee better results, as the two lowest-ranked schools have the highest per-student spending, while the top-performing Academy At Nola Dunn has the lowest. For parents, North Joshua Elementary offers the highest academic standards, while Mound Elementary demonstrates that strong science outcomes are possible even in schools with higher economic needs.