Handley Elementary

Handley Elementary sits in the eastern reaches of Garland, a sprawling city that blends suburban convenience with a tight-knit, working-class character just northeast of Dallas. The school serves a community where families tend to put down roots and stay, and while academics here are still developing — particularly in English and math — there's real potential in the science program that stands out noticeably. Families who are active in their school community and looking for an affordable entry point into the Dallas metro area may find Garland's mix of accessibility and neighborhood feel worth the tradeoff.