L A Gililland Elementary

Tucked into the fast-growing northwest Fort Worth area near the Eagle Mountain Lake corridor, Gililland Elementary serves a community that's seen a lot of new development and young families putting down roots in recent years. The school shows some real strength in science compared to its other subjects, which could appeal to hands-on learners, though families focused on English and math benchmarks may want to ask the school about its support programs and how it's addressing those gaps. It's the kind of neighborhood school where the surrounding community is still taking shape, and engaged parents who get involved early tend to make the biggest difference.