Itasca Elementary

Itasca is a small, tight-knit farming community about an hour south of Dallas-Fort Worth, where everyone knows everyone and the school sits at the heart of town life. Itasca Elementary shows a notable bright spot in science, where students perform well above the school's overall standing — something worth noting for families with kids who light up around hands-on learning. Families drawn to a slower pace, rural roots, and a close community feel will find this a welcoming place, even as the school works to build stronger footing in English and math.