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Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton

2400 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75006 · (972) 245-2900

B
87 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 3 points from 2025Down from an A (90) in 2025.
579students
14.7students per teacher
95.1%attendance
6thof 8 Texas College Preparatory Academies K–12 schools
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BBCFAABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton has earned an A in 1 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 87

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 83

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 87

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Texas College Preparatory Academies K–12 school average.

Approaches grade level82%
Meets grade level58%
Texas College Preparatory Academies K–12 schools: 64.2%
Masters grade level28%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

579students in 2024–25Up 8% from 534 the year before
14.7students per teacher39 full-time teachers
13.6average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$51,857average teacher base pay
45.3%from low-income familiesTexas College Preparatory Academies K–12 schools: 22.7%
20.6%English learners
0%in gifted & talented
12%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 36.8%White 25.4%Asian 17.6%African American 14.7%Two or More Races 5.4%

How to enroll

Charter schools are free public schools without attendance zones: families apply, and a lottery decides when there are more applicants than seats. Deadlines and open seats are on the school’s website.

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton.

Under constructionTrinity Mills Station districtPhased 2025–2027 · 0.7 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest K–12 schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BSmith High SchoolCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 84 · 0.2 mi BBlanton ElementaryCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 80 · 0.3 mi CThompson ElementaryCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 77 · 1.1 mi FTed Polk Preparatory AcademyCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 56 · 1.3 mi AGood ElementaryCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 90 · 1.3 mi ARainwater ElementaryCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 90 · 1.5 mi POak Crest Private SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.9 mi PThe St. Anthony SchoolPrivate · 3–12 · 1.2 mi PWisdom AcademyPrivate · PK–9 · 1.7 mi
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Questions about Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton

What is Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton’s TEA rating?

Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton earned a B (87 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (90) in 2025.

What grades does Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton serve?

Grades PK–12. It’s a charter school run by Texas College Preparatory Academies, at 2400 N Josey Ln in Carrollton.

How many students go to Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton?

579 students in 2024–25, up 8% from 534 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton compare with other Texas College Preparatory Academies K–12 schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 6th of 8 Texas College Preparatory Academies K–12 schools. 38% of them earned an A in 2026.

Who can go to Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton?

Charter schools are free public schools that don’t use attendance zones. Families apply, and if there are more applicants than seats, the school holds a lottery. Check the school’s website for deadlines.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.