6.3 avg / 10

Best Schools in Dallas, Texas

480 schools · 279 Elementary · 70 Middle · 85 High · 46 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 385

Private: 95

Districts: 35

Avg Rating: 6.3/10

Estimated Scores: 21%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.3/10
Median household income: $77,161
Median home value: $406,844
Bachelor's degree or higher: 39%
Avg commute: 25 min
Owner-occupied homes: 44%

How Dallas compares

Texas rank

#463 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.0

above Texas avg (6.2)

Median household income

$77k

104% of Texas median

Schools in this city

453

About Schools in Dallas, Texas

Dallas has one of the largest public school landscapes in Texas, with 374 ranked public schools spanning the city's many distinct neighborhoods and independent school districts. The city's average school score sits at 6.3 out of 10 — a useful baseline for parents entering their search, since performance varies sharply depending on which district boundary a home falls within.

The spread matters: 136 schools, or 36% of Dallas's ranked public schools, score 7 or higher out of 10. That means more than a third of the city's schools are performing at a solidly above-average level — a higher count of strong options than many comparably sized metros can offer. But the bottom two-thirds of the distribution pull the citywide average down, so zip code still does significant work here. Parents should treat the 6.3 average as a floor estimate for midtier options, not a ceiling.

At the top end, Dallas has legitimate standouts. Golden Rule Elementary leads the city at 9.7 out of 10, followed closely by Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented School (9.6) and School for the Talented and Gifted at the high school level (9.6). Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary (9.5) and Highland Park High School (9.4) round out the top five. Notably, four of the five top-rated schools are gifted or specialty programs — meaning admission often depends on program eligibility, not just home address. Highland Park High School is the exception: it feeds from the Highland Park Independent School District, one of the wealthiest and most sought-after traditional districts in Texas.

Practical takeaway for parents: Dallas rewards research. The citywide average undersells what's available if you're willing to dig into district boundaries and program options. Families targeting elementary years should look hard at both boundary schools and magnet or gifted pathways — the gap between an average neighborhood school and a specialty program can be three or four rating points. At the high school level, Highland Park ISD and the School for the Talented and Gifted represent the top of a genuinely competitive field. Map your address to the correct district first, then layer in program eligibility to build a real shortlist.

Filter by Level: All Levels (480) Elementary (279) Middle (70) High (85)

Filter by Type: All Types (480) Public (385) Private (95)

Filter by Rating: All Ratings (480) Academics (480) Growth (343) Resources (375)

Filter by ZIP: 75247 (42) 75217 (27) 75211 (19) 75212 (19) 75243 (19) 75227 (18) 75216 (17) 75228 (17) 75203 (16) 75229 (15) 75241 (14) 75248 (14)

Elementary Schools

279 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	GOLDEN RULE 101 students · Pre-K–5th	101	Pre-K–5th	9.4
2	CEDAR CREST EL 373 students · Pre-K–6th	373	Pre-K–6th	9.4
3	C A TATUM JR EL 417 students · Pre-K–5th	417	Pre-K–5th	9.3
4	TOM C GOOCH EL 355 students · Pre-K–5th	355	Pre-K–5th	9.2
5	TRINITY HEIGHTS GIFTED AND TALENTED SCHOOL 313 students · 1st–8th	313	1st–8th	9.2
6	JACK LOWE SR EL 549 students · Pre-K–5th	549	Pre-K–5th	9.2
7	JOHN W CARPENTER EL 189 students · Pre-K–5th	189	Pre-K–5th	9.1
8	JAMES BOWIE EL 317 students · Pre-K–5th	317	Pre-K–5th	9.0
9	BRADFIELD EL 564 students · Pre-K–4th	564	Pre-K–4th	8.9
10	MICHAEL M BOONE EL 475 students · Pre-K–4th	475	Pre-K–4th	8.9
11	BRENTFIELD EL 812 students · Pre-K–6th	812	Pre-K–6th	8.9
12	LAKEWOOD EL 960 students · Kindergarten–5th	960	Kindergarten–5th	8.8
13	UMPHREY LEE EL 431 students · Pre-K–5th	431	Pre-K–5th	8.8
14	LIDA HOOE EL 340 students · Pre-K–5th	340	Pre-K–5th	8.7
15	DAN D ROGERS EL 434 students · Pre-K–5th	434	Pre-K–5th	8.7
16	MARK TWAIN SCHOOL FOR THE TALENTED AND GIFTED 241 students · Kindergarten–7th	241	Kindergarten–7th	8.7
17	RUFUS C BURLESON EL 513 students · Pre-K–5th	513	Pre-K–5th	8.6
18	EVERETTE LEE DEGOLYER EL 370 students · Pre-K–5th	370	Pre-K–5th	8.6
19	WILMER-HUTCHINS EL 550 students · Pre-K–5th	550	Pre-K–5th	8.6
20	ARMSTRONG EL 415 students · Pre-K–4th	415	Pre-K–4th	8.6
21	WHITE ROCK EL 1,000 students · Pre-K–6th	1,000	Pre-K–6th	8.6
22	BAYLES EL 404 students · Pre-K–5th	404	Pre-K–5th	8.5
23	MOCKINGBIRD EL 651 students · Kindergarten–5th	651	Kindergarten–5th	8.4
24	FREDERICK DOUGLASS EL 429 students · Pre-K–5th	429	Pre-K–5th	8.4
25	CLARA OLIVER EL 204 students · Pre-K–5th	204	Pre-K–5th	8.3

Show 254 more elementary schools

26	S S CONNER EL 582 students · Pre-K–5th	582	Pre-K–5th	8.3
27	GENEVA HEIGHTS EL 299 students · Pre-K–5th	299	Pre-K–5th	8.3
28	ADELFA BOTELLO CALLEJO EL 500 students · Pre-K–5th	500	Pre-K–5th	8.3
29	THURGOOD MARSHALL EL 497 students · Pre-K–6th	497	Pre-K–6th	8.3
30	MERRIMAN PARK EL 514 students · Pre-K–6th	514	Pre-K–6th	8.2
31	NANCY J COCHRAN EL 414 students · Pre-K–5th	414	Pre-K–5th	8.1
32	UNIVERSITY PARK EL 453 students · Pre-K–4th	453	Pre-K–4th	8.0
33	GEORGE W TRUETT EL 950 students · Pre-K–5th	950	Pre-K–5th	7.9
34	URBAN PARK STEAM ACADEMY 522 students · Pre-K–5th	522	Pre-K–5th	7.9
35	HARRY C WITHERS EL 416 students · Pre-K–5th	416	Pre-K–5th	7.9
36	MITCHELL EL 753 students · Pre-K–5th	753	Pre-K–5th	7.9
37	L O DONALD EL 325 students · Pre-K–5th	325	Pre-K–5th	7.8
38	JULIUS DORSEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 395 students · Pre-K–5th	395	Pre-K–5th	7.8
39	MARTHA TURNER REILLY EL 477 students · Pre-K–5th	477	Pre-K–5th	7.8
40	THOMAS L MARSALIS EL STEAM ACADEMY 426 students · Pre-K–5th	426	Pre-K–5th	7.8
41	SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY 452 students · Pre-K–7th	452	Pre-K–7th	7.8
42	IGNACIO ZARAGOZA EL 285 students · Pre-K–5th	285	Pre-K–5th	7.7
43	MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE EL 538 students · Pre-K–5th	538	Pre-K–5th	7.7
44	THELMA ELIZABETH PAGE RICHARDSON EL 499 students · Pre-K–5th	499	Pre-K–5th	7.7
45	GOLDEN RULE SOUTHWEST 199 students · Pre-K–6th	199	Pre-K–6th	7.6
46	MARTIN WEISS EL 446 students · Pre-K–5th	446	Pre-K–5th	7.6
47	N W HARLLEE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 168 students · Pre-K–2nd	168	Pre-K–2nd	7.6
48	VICTOR H HEXTER EL 484 students · Pre-K–5th	484	Pre-K–5th	7.5
49	STEVENS PARK EL 646 students · Pre-K–6th	646	Pre-K–6th	7.5
50	DOWNTOWN MONTESSORI AT IDA B WELLS ACADEMY 312 students · Pre-K–5th	312	Pre-K–5th	7.5
51	HYER EL 498 students · Pre-K–4th	498	Pre-K–4th	7.5
52	SPRING CREEK EL 413 students · Pre-K–6th	413	Pre-K–6th	7.5
53	NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE EL 428 students · Pre-K–5th	428	Pre-K–5th	7.4
54	WINNETKA EL 704 students · Pre-K–5th	704	Pre-K–5th	7.4
55	NATHAN ADAMS EL 366 students · Pre-K–5th	366	Pre-K–5th	7.4
56	PLEASANT GROVE EL 460 students · Pre-K–5th	460	Pre-K–5th	7.4
57	THOMAS TOLBERT EL 302 students · Pre-K–5th	302	Pre-K–5th	7.4
58	SOLAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AT BONHAM 722 students · Pre-K–8th	722	Pre-K–8th	7.4
59	WALLACE EL 597 students · Pre-K–6th	597	Pre-K–6th	7.4
60	F P CAILLET EL 529 students · Pre-K–5th	529	Pre-K–5th	7.3
61	H S THOMPSON LEARNING CENTER 483 students · Kindergarten–5th	483	Kindergarten–5th	7.3
62	WEST DALLAS STEM SCHOOL 106 students · Pre-K–2nd	106	Pre-K–2nd	7.3
63	HAMILTON PARK PACESETTER MAGNET 669 students · Pre-K–6th	669	Pre-K–6th	7.3
64	DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ARTS ACADEMY 468 students · Pre-K–8th	468	Pre-K–8th	7.2
65	OBADIAH KNIGHT EL 291 students · Pre-K–5th	291	Pre-K–5th	7.2
66	NANCY MOSELEY EL 663 students · Pre-K–5th	663	Pre-K–5th	7.2
67	DANIEL WEBSTER EL 361 students · Pre-K–5th	361	Pre-K–5th	7.2
68	J P STARKS EL 227 students · Pre-K–8th	227	Pre-K–8th	7.2
69	ARTURO SALAZAR EL 400 students · Pre-K–5th	400	Pre-K–5th	7.2
70	LEONIDES GONZALEZ CIGARROA MD EL 548 students · Pre-K–6th	548	Pre-K–6th	7.2
71	PRESTONWOOD MONTESSORI AT E D WALKER 351 students · Pre-K–4th	351	Pre-K–4th	7.2
72	BIOMEDICAL PREPARATORY AT UT SOUTHWESTERN 161 students · Pre-K–2nd	161	Pre-K–2nd	7.2
73	MOSS HAVEN EL 488 students · Pre-K–6th	488	Pre-K–6th	7.2
74	MAPLE LAWN EL 478 students · Pre-K–5th	478	Pre-K–5th	7.1
75	HENRY B GONZALEZ PERSONALIZED LEARNING ACADEMY 521 students · Pre-K–5th	521	Pre-K–5th	7.1
76	LEE A MCSHAN JR EL 592 students · Pre-K–5th	592	Pre-K–5th	7.1
77	LAKE HIGHLANDS EL 780 students · Pre-K–6th	780	Pre-K–6th	7.1
78	ANNIE WEBB BLANTON EL 657 students · Pre-K–5th	657	Pre-K–5th	7.0
79	BUCKNER TERRACE MONTESSORI 316 students · Pre-K–5th	316	Pre-K–5th	7.0
80	JOHN W RUNYON EL 436 students · Pre-K–5th	436	Pre-K–5th	7.0
81	FOREST LANE ACADEMY 552 students · Pre-K–6th	552	Pre-K–6th	7.0
82	HARRELL BUDD EL 450 students · Pre-K–6th	450	Pre-K–6th	6.9
83	BARBARA JORDAN EL 479 students · Pre-K–5th	479	Pre-K–5th	6.9
84	WILLIAM B MILLER EL 260 students · Pre-K–6th	260	Pre-K–6th	6.9
85	ELISHA M PEASE EL 828 students · Pre-K–5th	828	Pre-K–5th	6.9
86	QUEST CAMPUS PRE-K THRU 8 435 students · Pre-K–8th	435	Pre-K–8th	6.8
87	W A BLAIR EL 403 students · Pre-K–5th	403	Pre-K–5th	6.8
88	HALL PERSONALIZED LEARNING ACADEMY AT OAK CLIFF 424 students · Pre-K–5th	424	Pre-K–5th	6.8
89	MOUNT AUBURN STEAM ACADEMY 533 students · Pre-K–5th	533	Pre-K–5th	6.8
90	BISHOP ARTS STEAM ACADEMY 327 students · Pre-K–5th	327	Pre-K–5th	6.8
91	ANNE FRANK EL 1,093 students · Pre-K–5th	1,093	Pre-K–5th	6.8
92	MCKAMY EL 523 students · Pre-K–5th	523	Pre-K–5th	6.7
93	PERSONALIZED LEARNING PREPARATORY AT SAM HOUSTON 263 students · Pre-K–5th	263	Pre-K–5th	6.7
94	RICHARD LAGOW EL 435 students · Pre-K–5th	435	Pre-K–5th	6.7
95	JESUS MOROLES EXPRESSIVE ARTS VANGUARD 600 students · Pre-K–8th	600	Pre-K–8th	6.7
96	SAN JACINTO EL 429 students · Pre-K–5th	429	Pre-K–5th	6.7
97	ARTHUR KRAMER EL 442 students · Pre-K–5th	442	Pre-K–5th	6.7
98	PRESTONWOOD EL 472 students · Pre-K–6th	472	Pre-K–6th	6.7
99	RICHARD J LEE EL 728 students · Kindergarten–5th	728	Kindergarten–5th	6.6
100	HOGG NEW TECH CENTER 324 students · Pre-K–5th	324	Pre-K–5th	6.6
101	GEORGE B DEALEY MONTESSORI ACADEMY 636 students · Pre-K–8th	636	Pre-K–8th	6.6
102	FELIX G BOTELLO PERSONALIZED LEARNING EL 538 students · Pre-K–5th	538	Pre-K–5th	6.5
103	BOWIE EL 640 students · Pre-K–6th	640	Pre-K–6th	6.5
104	NOVA ACADEMY 83 students · Pre-K–4th	83	Pre-K–4th	6.4
105	EDWIN J KIEST EL 550 students · Pre-K–5th	550	Pre-K–5th	6.4
106	B H MACON EL 501 students · Pre-K–5th	501	Pre-K–5th	6.4
107	EDUARDO MATA MONTESSORI SCHOOL 736 students · Pre-K–8th	736	Pre-K–8th	6.4
108	GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL 532 students · Pre-K–8th	532	Pre-K–8th	6.3
109	ALEX SANGER PREPARATORY SCHOOL 761 students · Pre-K–8th	761	Pre-K–8th	6.3
110	CHAPEL HILL PREPARATORY-A PERSONALIZED LRNING SCH 347 students · Pre-K–5th	347	Pre-K–5th	6.3
111	SKYVIEW EL 680 students · Pre-K–6th	680	Pre-K–6th	6.3
112	CLINTON P RUSSELL EL 526 students · Pre-K–5th	526	Pre-K–5th	6.2
113	STEPHEN C FOSTER EL 621 students · Pre-K–6th	621	Pre-K–6th	6.2
114	GEORGE PEABODY EL 296 students · Pre-K–6th	296	Pre-K–6th	6.2
115	ASCHER SILBERSTEIN EL 525 students · Pre-K–5th	525	Pre-K–5th	6.2
116	LORENZO DE ZAVALA EL 384 students · Pre-K–6th	384	Pre-K–6th	6.2
117	LOUISE WOLFF KAHN EL 536 students · Pre-K–6th	536	Pre-K–6th	6.2
118	NORTHLAKE EL 631 students · Pre-K–6th	631	Pre-K–6th	6.2
119	AIKIN EL 518 students · Pre-K–6th	518	Pre-K–6th	6.2
120	UPLIFT EDUCATIION-NORTH HILLS PREP PRI 599 students · Kindergarten–5th	599	Kindergarten–5th	6.1
121	GABE P ALLEN NEW TECH ACADEMY 375 students · Pre-K–6th	375	Pre-K–6th	6.1
122	C F CARR EL 268 students · Pre-K–6th	268	Pre-K–6th	6.1
123	CASA VIEW EL 590 students · Pre-K–5th	590	Pre-K–5th	6.1
124	T G TERRY EL 315 students · Pre-K–5th	315	Pre-K–5th	6.1
125	L L HOTCHKISS EL 522 students · Pre-K–8th	522	Pre-K–8th	6.0
126	ANSON JONES EL 526 students · Pre-K–6th	526	Pre-K–6th	6.0
127	BEN MILAM EL 301 students · Pre-K–5th	301	Pre-K–5th	6.0
128	GILBERT CUELLAR SR EL 691 students · Pre-K–5th	691	Pre-K–5th	6.0
129	CJ & ANNE HYMAN EL 425 students · Pre-K–4th	425	Pre-K–4th	6.0
130	HARRY STONE MONTESSORI ACADEMY 524 students · Pre-K–8th	524	Pre-K–8th	5.9
131	MARGARET B HENDERSON EL 347 students · Pre-K–5th	347	Pre-K–5th	5.9
132	MARCUS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 637 students · Pre-K–5th	637	Pre-K–5th	5.9
133	PRESTON HOLLOW EL 398 students · Pre-K–5th	398	Pre-K–5th	5.9
134	EDWARD TITCHE EL 702 students · Pre-K–5th	702	Pre-K–5th	5.9
135	MONTESSORI ACADEMY AT ONESIMO HERNANDEZ EL 353 students · Pre-K–7th	353	Pre-K–7th	5.9
136	NORTHWOOD HILLS EL 366 students · Kindergarten–6th	366	Kindergarten–6th	5.9
137	DAVID G BURNET EL 627 students · Pre-K–6th	627	Pre-K–6th	5.8
138	H I HOLLAND EL AT LISBON 346 students · Pre-K–5th	346	Pre-K–5th	5.8
139	MARIA MORENO STEAM ACADEMY 339 students · Pre-K–5th	339	Pre-K–5th	5.8
140	CESAR CHAVEZ LEARNING CENTER 545 students · Pre-K–5th	545	Pre-K–5th	5.8
141	ESPERANZA MEDRANO EL 357 students · Pre-K–5th	357	Pre-K–5th	5.8
142	UPLIFT EDUCATION - UPLIFT GRAND PREPARATORY 717 students · Pre-K–5th	717	Pre-K–5th	5.7
143	SYLVIA MENDEZ CREW LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 443 students · Pre-K–5th	443	Pre-K–5th	5.7
144	LESLIE A STEMMONS EL 603 students · Pre-K–5th	603	Pre-K–5th	5.7
145	TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY 2,017 students · Pre-K–8th	2,017	Pre-K–8th	5.6
146	LEILA P COWART EL 515 students · Pre-K–5th	515	Pre-K–5th	5.6
147	KLEBERG EL 795 students · Pre-K–5th	795	Pre-K–5th	5.6
148	J N ERVIN EL 693 students · Pre-K–5th	693	Pre-K–5th	5.6
149	GENESIS CAMPUS PRE-K THRU 5 343 students · Pre-K–5th	343	Pre-K–5th	5.5
150	ARCADIA PARK EL 610 students · Pre-K–6th	610	Pre-K–6th	5.5
151	K B POLK CENTER FOR ACADEMICALLY TALENTED & GIFTED 397 students · Pre-K–8th	397	Pre-K–8th	5.5
152	OTTO M FRIDIA EL 177 students · Pre-K–5th	177	Pre-K–5th	5.5
153	EBBY HALLIDAY EL 637 students · Pre-K–5th	637	Pre-K–5th	5.5
154	NOVA ACADEMY PRICHARD 281 students · Pre-K–8th	281	Pre-K–8th	5.4
155	SHEFFIELD EL 624 students · Kindergarten–5th	624	Kindergarten–5th	5.4
156	PAUL L DUNBAR LEARNING CENTER 606 students · Pre-K–5th	606	Pre-K–5th	5.4
157	JOHN J PERSHING EL 434 students · Pre-K–5th	434	Pre-K–5th	5.4
158	REINHARDT EL 429 students · Pre-K–5th	429	Pre-K–5th	5.4
159	SEAGOVILLE NORTH EL 782 students · Pre-K–5th	782	Pre-K–5th	5.4
160	UME PREPARATORY ACADEMY 541 students · Kindergarten–6th	541	Kindergarten–6th	5.3
161	WALNUT HILL INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 492 students · Pre-K–8th	492	Pre-K–8th	5.3
162	WILLIAM LIPSCOMB EL 410 students · Pre-K–5th	410	Pre-K–5th	5.2
163	RONALD E MCNAIR EL 457 students · Pre-K–5th	457	Pre-K–5th	5.2
164	JULIAN T SALDIVAR EL 771 students · Pre-K–6th	771	Pre-K–6th	5.2
165	ELADIO R MARTINEZ LEARNING CENTER 582 students · Pre-K–6th	582	Pre-K–6th	5.2
166	CAROLYN G BUKHAIR EL 658 students · Pre-K–6th	658	Pre-K–6th	5.2
167	CHARLES A GILL EL 612 students · Pre-K–5th	612	Pre-K–5th	5.1
168	WILLIAM M ANDERSON EL 530 students · Pre-K–5th	530	Pre-K–5th	5.0
169	JILL STONE EL AT VICKERY MEADOW 407 students · Pre-K–5th	407	Pre-K–5th	5.0
170	CELESTINO MAURICIO SOTO JR EL 434 students · Pre-K–5th	434	Pre-K–5th	5.0
171	ST ANTHONY ACADEMY 208 students · Kindergarten–5th	208	Kindergarten–5th	4.9
172	MCWHORTER EL 651 students · Pre-K–5th	651	Pre-K–5th	4.9
173	JOHN NEELY BRYAN EL 435 students · Pre-K–6th	435	Pre-K–6th	4.9
174	FRANK GUZICK EL 605 students · Pre-K–5th	605	Pre-K–5th	4.9
175	FORESTRIDGE EL 506 students · Pre-K–6th	506	Pre-K–6th	4.9
176	RISD ACAD 728 students · Kindergarten–6th	728	Kindergarten–6th	4.9
177	UPLIFT CRESCENDO PREPARATORY PRI 514 students · Pre-K–5th	514	Pre-K–5th	4.8
178	BIRDIE ALEXANDER EL 243 students · Pre-K–5th	243	Pre-K–5th	4.8
179	JOHN Q ADAMS EL 381 students · Pre-K–5th	381	Pre-K–5th	4.8
180	JAMES R BILHARTZ JR EL 500 students · Pre-K–4th	500	Pre-K–4th	4.7
181	INSPIRED VISION ACADEMY EL 660 students · Pre-K–6th	660	Pre-K–6th	4.6
182	PIONEER TECHNOLOGY (PTAA) ROYSE CITY EL 255 students · Kindergarten–4th	255	Kindergarten–4th	4.6
183	AUDELIA CREEK EL 582 students · Pre-K–6th	582	Pre-K–6th	4.6
184	UPLIFT WHITE ROCK HILLS PREP 666 students · Pre-K–5th	666	Pre-K–5th	4.5
185	UPLIFT ELEVATE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 692 students · Pre-K–5th	692	Pre-K–5th	4.5
186	GATEWAY CHARTER ACADEMY 390 students · Pre-K–5th	390	Pre-K–5th	4.5
187	A+ ACADEMY EL 897 students · Pre-K–6th	897	Pre-K–6th	4.5
188	CHARLES RICE LEARNING CENTER 445 students · Pre-K–5th	445	Pre-K–5th	4.5
189	JOSE 'JOE' MAY EL 756 students · Pre-K–6th	756	Pre-K–6th	4.5
190	SPRING VALLEY EL 368 students · Pre-K–6th	368	Pre-K–6th	4.5
191	STULTS ROAD EL 543 students · Pre-K–6th	543	Pre-K–6th	4.5
192	PIONEER TECHNOLOGY (PTAA) MESQUITE EL 280 students · Kindergarten–4th	280	Kindergarten–4th	4.4
193	JIMMIE TYLER BRASHEAR EL 605 students · Pre-K–5th	605	Pre-K–5th	4.4
194	HAGGAR EL 599 students · Pre-K–5th	599	Pre-K–5th	4.3
195	LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS 711 students · Pre-K–5th	711	Pre-K–5th	4.2
196	KIPP DESTINY EL 413 students · Pre-K–4th	413	Pre-K–4th	4.1
197	JOHN F PEELER EL 335 students · Pre-K–5th	335	Pre-K–5th	4.1
198	ORAN M ROBERTS EL 349 students · Pre-K–5th	349	Pre-K–5th	4.1
199	UPLIFT GRADUS PREPARATORY 535 students · Pre-K–5th	535	Pre-K–5th	4.0
200	PERSONALIZED LEARNING ACADEMY AT HIGHLAND MEADOWS 647 students · Pre-K–5th	647	Pre-K–5th	4.0
201	ROSEMONT LOWER - CHRIS V SEMOS BUILDING 455 students · Pre-K–2nd	455	Pre-K–2nd	3.7
202	ADELLE TURNER EL 272 students · Pre-K–5th	272	Pre-K–5th	3.7
203	WHITNEY M YOUNG JR EL 368 students · Pre-K–5th	368	Pre-K–5th	3.7
204	UPLIFT MIGHTY SCHOOL 537 students · Pre-K–5th	537	Pre-K–5th	3.6
205	UPLIFT HEIGHTS PREPARATORY PRI 943 students · Pre-K–5th	943	Pre-K–5th	3.6
206	UPLIFT ASCEND 867 students · Pre-K–5th	867	Pre-K–5th	3.6
207	UPLIFT HAMPTON PREPARATORY PRI 662 students · Pre-K–5th	662	Pre-K–5th	3.5
208	UPLIFT SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL PRI 689 students · Pre-K–5th	689	Pre-K–5th	3.5
209	UPLIFT TRIUMPH PREPARATORY SCHOOL 447 students · Pre-K–5th	447	Pre-K–5th	3.5
210	NOVA ACADEMY CEDAR HILL 84 students · Pre-K–4th	84	Pre-K–4th	3.5
211	KIPP TRUTH EL 489 students · Pre-K–4th	489	Pre-K–4th	3.5
212	UPLIFT LUNA PREPARATORY PRI 391 students · Kindergarten–5th	391	Kindergarten–5th	3.4
213	UPLIFT EDUCATION - INFINITY PREPARATORY PRI 504 students · Kindergarten–5th	504	Kindergarten–5th	3.4
214	UPLIFT PINNACLE PREPARATORY PRI 408 students · Pre-K–5th	408	Pre-K–5th	3.4
215	CHARLES ACTON LEADERSHP ACADEMY 534 students · Pre-K–4th	534	Pre-K–4th	3.4
216	EAST GRAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY 836 students · Pre-K–8th	836	Pre-K–8th	3.3
217	UPLIFT ATLAS PREPARATORY - PRI 706 students · Pre-K–5th	706	Pre-K–5th	3.1
218	UPLIFT WILLIAMS PREPARATORY PRI 598 students · Pre-K–5th	598	Pre-K–5th	3.0
219	WISDOM PRI 570 students · Pre-K–5th	570	Pre-K–5th	3.0
220	UPLIFT MERIDIAN SCHOOL 455 students · Pre-K–5th	455	Pre-K–5th	2.9
221	BUCKNER PREPARATORY 394 students · Pre-K–7th	394	Pre-K–7th	2.8
222	ACADEMY OF DALLAS 354 students · Pre-K–8th	354	Pre-K–8th	2.2
223	KIPP PLEASANT GROVE PRI 576 students · Pre-K–5th	576	Pre-K–5th	2.2
224	BRIDGEWAY PREPARATORY ACADEMY 125 students · Pre-K–6th	125	Pre-K–6th	2.1
225	ELEMENTARY' DISCIPLINARY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PRG 3 students · 1st–5th	3	1st–5th	—
Private Schools 54 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	WESLEY PREP Private 243 students · Pre-K–6th	243	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
2	ST PIUS X CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 157 students · Pre-K–8th	157	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	ST ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 177 students · Pre-K–8th	177	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	ST PHILIPS SCHOOL & COMMUNITY CENTER Private 162 students · Pre-K–6th	162	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
5	DALLAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Private 213 students · Kindergarten–4th	213	Kindergarten–4th	Not Rated
6	THE LAMPLIGHTER SCHOOL Private 332 students · Pre-K–4th	332	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated
7	WEST DALLAS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Private 190 students · Pre-K–8th	190	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
8	THE KESSLER SCHOOL Private 71 students · Pre-K–8th	71	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
9	MOUNT ST MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 86 students · Pre-K–8th	86	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
10	ANN & NATE LEVINE ACADEMY Private 243 students · Pre-K–8th	243	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
11	ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 156 students · Pre-K–8th	156	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
12	ST BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX SCHOOL Private 128 students · Pre-K–8th	128	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
13	OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 87 students · Pre-K–6th	87	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
14	OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL OF DALLAS Private 81 students · Pre-K–6th	81	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
15	PRESTON HOLLOW PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL Private 124 students · Pre-K–6th	124	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
16	ST PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 360 students · Pre-K–8th	360	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
17	WESLEY PREP Private 206 students · Pre-K–6th	206	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
18	GRACE ACADEMY OF DALLAS Private 142 students · Pre-K–6th	142	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
19	HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 109 students · Pre-K–8th	109	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
20	WHITE ROCK MONTESSORI Private 136 students · Pre-K–8th	136	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
21	ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 263 students · Pre-K–8th	263	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
22	UR POWERS KIDS Private 41 students · Pre-K–4th	41	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated
23	ST MONICA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 688 students · Pre-K–8th	688	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
24	SANTA CLARA OF ASSISI CATHOLIC ACADEMY Private 118 students · Pre-K–8th	118	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
25	ST PHILIP & ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Private 276 students · Pre-K–8th	276	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
26	SCOFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 137 students · Pre-K–6th	137	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
27	WHITE ROCK NORTH SCHOOL Private 49 students · Kindergarten–6th	49	Kindergarten–6th	Not Rated
28	TORAH DAY SCHOOL OF DALLAS Private 320 students · Pre-K–8th	320	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
29	ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 803 students · Pre-K–8th	803	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
30	ST RITA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 701 students · Pre-K–8th	701	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
31	ST MARY OF CARMEL SCHOOL Private 134 students · Pre-K–8th	134	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
32	GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Private 512 students · Pre-K–8th	512	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
33	CALVARY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 82 students · Pre-K–8th	82	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
34	SPRINGHILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 36 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	36	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
35	HIGHLANDER SCHOOL Private 94 students · Pre-K–6th	94	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
36	THE KING'S ACADEMY Private 45 students · Pre-K–3rd	45	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
37	MOMENTOUS SCHOOL Private 192 students · Pre-K–5th	192	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
38	OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL Private 147 students · Pre-K–8th	147	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
39	UNIVERSITY PARK UMC WEEKDAY SCHOOL Private 30 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	30	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
40	CLASSICAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS Private 171 students · Pre-K–8th	171	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
41	HIGHLAND PARK PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL Private 22 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	22	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
42	SOUTHWEST ADVENTIST JUNIOR ACADEMY Private 25 students · Pre-K–8th	25	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
43	ST JAMES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS Private 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	10	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
44	LAKEWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 14 students · Kindergarten–3rd	14	Kindergarten–3rd	Not Rated
45	HOLY TRINITY ACADEMY Private 4 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	4	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
46	CHOICES LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Private 17 students · Kindergarten–5th	17	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
47	PRIMROSE OF PRESTONWOOD Private 20 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	20	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
48	MEADOWBROOK SCHOOL Private 13 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	13	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
49	ASCENSION DAY SCHOOL Private 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	10	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
50	THE FAMILY PLACE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Private 2 students · Kindergarten–1st	2	Kindergarten–1st	Not Rated
51	WILLOW MONTESSORI ACADEMY Private 5 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	5	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
52	WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Private 15 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	15	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
53	BRIGHT MINDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER Private 4 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	4	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
54	CARLISLE SCHOOL Private 6 students · Pre-K–TK	6	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated

Middle Schools

70 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	JUDGE LOUIS A BEDFORD JR LAW ACADEMY 522 students · 6th–8th	522	6th–8th	8.9
2	ST ANTHONY SCHOOL 122 students · 6th–8th	122	6th–8th	8.8
3	FRANCISCO PANCHO MEDRANO J H 680 students · 6th–8th	680	6th–8th	8.6
4	ROSEMONT UPPER 445 students · 3rd–8th	445	3rd–8th	8.6
5	MCCULLOCH INT 887 students · 5th–6th	887	5th–6th	8.4
6	KENNEDY-CURRY MIDDLE 605 students · 6th–8th	605	6th–8th	8.1
7	SCHOOL FOR THE TALENTED & GIFTED IN PLEASANT GROVE 382 students · 4th–8th	382	4th–8th	8.0
8	HIGHLAND PARK MIDDLE 968 students · 7th–8th	968	7th–8th	8.0
9	BOUDE STOREY MIDDLE 412 students · 6th–8th	412	6th–8th	7.8
10	WILLIAM B TRAVIS VANGUARD ACAD OF ACADEMICALLY TAG 501 students · 4th–8th	501	4th–8th	7.8
11	DR FREDERICK DOUGLASS TODD SR MIDDLE 393 students · 6th–8th	393	6th–8th	7.7
12	BARBARA M MANNS MIDDLE DAEP 139 students · 6th–9th	139	6th–9th	7.7
13	DALLAS HYBRID PREPARATORY AT STEPHEN J HAY 148 students · 3rd–8th	148	3rd–8th	7.7
14	ILEARN VIRTUAL ACADEMY AT DALLAS ISD 52 students · 3rd–8th	52	3rd–8th	7.7
15	FOREST MEADOW J H 688 students · 7th–8th	688	7th–8th	7.7
16	LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS MIDDLE 299 students · 6th–8th	299	6th–8th	7.4
17	ALEX W SPENCE TALENTED/GIFTED ACADEMY 512 students · 6th–8th	512	6th–8th	7.4
18	BILLY EARL DADE MIDDLE 643 students · 6th–8th	643	6th–8th	7.3
19	SAM TASBY MIDDLE 669 students · 6th–8th	669	6th–8th	7.3
20	SUDIE L WILLIAMS TALENTED AND GIFTED ACADEMY 442 students · 4th–8th	442	4th–8th	7.3
21	DR FREDERICK HAYNES III GLOBAL PREP AT PAUL QUINN 234 students · 6th–9th	234	6th–9th	7.3
22	LAKE HIGHLANDS J H 810 students · 7th–8th	810	7th–8th	7.0
23	WESTWOOD MATH SCIENCE LEADERSHIP MAGNET 591 students · 7th–8th	591	7th–8th	7.0
24	L V STOCKARD MIDDLE 758 students · 6th–8th	758	6th–8th	6.9
25	EWELL D WALKER MIDDLE 871 students · 6th–8th	871	6th–8th	6.9

Show 45 more middle schools

26	COPPELL MIDDLE WEST 1,240 students · 6th–8th	1,240	6th–8th	6.8
27	W E GREINER EXPLORATORY ARTS ACADEMY 1,153 students · 6th–8th	1,153	6th–8th	6.8
28	ZAN WESLEY HOLMES JR MIDDLE 578 students · 6th–8th	578	6th–8th	6.8
29	J L LONG MIDDLE 1,094 students · 6th–8th	1,094	6th–8th	6.7
30	BENJAMIN FRANKLIN INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATORY ACAD 829 students · 6th–8th	829	6th–8th	6.6
31	T W BROWNE MIDDLE 445 students · 6th–8th	445	6th–8th	6.5
32	E B COMSTOCK MIDDLE 655 students · 6th–8th	655	6th–8th	6.5
33	JOHN LEWIS SOCIAL JUSTICE ACADEMY AT O W HOLMES 348 students · 7th–8th	348	7th–8th	6.5
34	PIEDMONT GLOBAL ACADEMY 731 students · 6th–8th	731	6th–8th	6.5
35	THOMAS C MARSH MIDDLE 712 students · 6th–8th	712	6th–8th	6.5
36	HENRY W LONGFELLOW CAREER EXPLORATION ACADEMY 431 students · 6th–8th	431	6th–8th	6.5
37	G W KENNEMER MIDDLE 783 students · 6th–8th	783	6th–8th	6.5
38	LONG MIDDLE 532 students · 6th–8th	532	6th–8th	6.3
39	IGNITE MIDDLE 336 students · 6th–8th	336	6th–8th	6.3
40	HAROLD WENDELL LANG SR MIDDLE 745 students · 6th–8th	745	6th–8th	6.1
41	ANN RICHARDS STEAM ACADEMY 1,094 students · 6th–8th	1,094	6th–8th	5.9
42	UPLIFT EDUCATION-NORTH HILLS PREP MIDDLE 501 students · 6th–8th	501	6th–8th	5.8
43	SEAGOVILLE MIDDLE 1,297 students · 6th–8th	1,297	6th–8th	5.8
44	HECTOR P GARCIA MIDDLE 565 students · 6th–8th	565	6th–8th	5.8
45	YOUNG MEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT FRED F FLORENCE 452 students · 6th–8th	452	6th–8th	5.7
46	PARKHILL J H 638 students · 7th–8th	638	7th–8th	5.7
47	THOMAS J RUSK MIDDLE 378 students · 6th–8th	378	6th–8th	5.6
48	D A HULCY STEAM MIDDLE 423 students · 6th–8th	423	6th–8th	5.6
49	FRANKFORD MIDDLE 850 students · 6th–8th	850	6th–8th	5.6
50	DALLAS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY 418 students · 6th–8th	418	6th–8th	5.5
51	W H GASTON MIDDLE 717 students · 6th–8th	717	6th–8th	5.4
52	ROBERT T HILL MIDDLE 786 students · 6th–8th	786	6th–8th	5.4
53	RAUL QUINTANILLA SR MIDDLE STEAM ACADEMY 599 students · 7th–8th	599	7th–8th	5.2
54	UPLIFT GRAND SECONDARY 479 students · 6th–8th	479	6th–8th	5.1
55	UPLIFT ATLAS PREPARATORY - MIDDLE 442 students · 6th–8th	442	6th–8th	4.9
56	UPLIFT WISDOM SECONDARY 456 students · 6th–8th	456	6th–8th	4.7
57	LIBERTY J H 542 students · 7th–8th	542	7th–8th	4.6
58	KIPP DESTINY MIDDLE 253 students · 5th–8th	253	5th–8th	4.2
59	UPLIFT SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE 492 students · 6th–8th	492	6th–8th	4.0
60	KIPP TRUTH ACADEMY 441 students · 5th–8th	441	5th–8th	4.0
61	UPLIFT ELEVATE PREPARATORY MIDDLE 281 students · 6th–8th	281	6th–8th	3.9
62	UPLIFT ASCEND MIDDLE 430 students · 6th–8th	430	6th–8th	3.7
63	UPLIFT LUNA SECONDARY SCHOOL 484 students · 6th–8th	484	6th–8th	3.6
64	UPLIFT EDUCATION - INFINITY PREPARATORY MIDDLE SCH 371 students · 6th–8th	371	6th–8th	3.5
65	UPLIFT HAMPTON PREPARATORY MIDDLE 479 students · 6th–8th	479	6th–8th	3.4
66	UPLIFT HEIGHTS PREPARATORY MIDDLE 488 students · 6th–8th	488	6th–8th	2.9
67	UPLIFT WILLIAMS PREPARATORY MIDDLE 532 students · 6th–8th	532	6th–8th	2.6
68	UPLIFT MIGHTY MIDDLE 562 students · 6th–8th	562	6th–8th	2.5
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	THE HILLIER SCHOOL Private 37 students · 2nd–8th	37	2nd–8th	Not Rated
2	ARBORCREEK MONTESSORI ACADEMY Private 6 students · 1st–4th	6	1st–4th	Not Rated

High Schools

85 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	HIGHLAND PARK H S 2,177 students · 9th–12th	2,177	9th–12th	9.0
2	UPLIFT EDUCATION-NORTH HILLS PREP H S 513 students · 9th–12th	513	9th–12th	8.9
3	SCHOOL FOR THE TALENTED AND GIFTED 546 students · 9th–12th	546	9th–12th	8.9
4	NEW TECH H S AT B F DARRELL H S 428 students · 9th–12th	428	9th–12th	8.6
5	UPLIFT SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL H S 434 students · 9th–12th	434	9th–12th	8.5
6	SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 495 students · 9th–12th	495	9th–12th	8.3
7	UPLIFT WILLIAMS PREPARATORY H S 603 students · 9th–12th	603	9th–12th	8.2
8	UPLIFT INFINITY H S 349 students · 9th–12th	349	9th–12th	8.2
9	BOOKER T WASHINGTON SPVA MAGNET 963 students · 9th–12th	963	9th–12th	7.8
10	IRMA RANGEL YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL 610 students · 6th–12th	610	6th–12th	7.8
11	LAKE HIGHLANDS H S 2,925 students · 9th–12th	2,925	9th–12th	7.8
12	NORTH DALLAS H S 1,276 students · 9th–12th	1,276	9th–12th	7.7
13	ROSIE SORRELLS EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES H S 171 students · 9th–12th	171	9th–12th	7.7
14	HILLCREST H S 1,595 students · 9th–12th	1,595	9th–12th	7.5
15	EARLY COLLEGE H S 356 students · 9th–12th	356	9th–12th	7.4
16	MARVIN E ROBINSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MGMT 469 students · 9th–12th	469	9th–12th	7.4
17	WOODROW WILSON H S 1,791 students · 9th–12th	1,791	9th–12th	7.4
18	JUDGE BAREFOOT SANDERS LAW MAGNET 480 students · 9th–12th	480	9th–12th	7.4
19	BRYAN ADAMS H S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 2,253 students · 9th–12th	2,253	9th–12th	7.3
20	CITYLAB H S 191 students · 9th–12th	191	9th–12th	7.3
21	UPLIFT LUNA PREPARATORY H S 442 students · 9th–12th	442	9th–12th	7.2
22	MEDLOCK YOUTH VILLAGE 87 students · 7th–12th	87	7th–12th	7.2
23	HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - DALLAS 498 students · 6th–12th	498	6th–12th	7.2
24	W H ADAMSON H S 1,398 students · 9th–12th	1,398	9th–12th	7.2
25	TRINIDAD GARZA EARLY COLLEGE AT MT VIEW 456 students · 9th–12th	456	9th–12th	7.2

Show 60 more high schools

26	SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS 491 students · 9th–12th	491	9th–12th	7.1
27	UPLIFT ATLAS PREPARATORY - H S 499 students · 9th–12th	499	9th–12th	7.0
28	UPLIFT HAMPTON PREPARATORY H S 403 students · 9th–12th	403	9th–12th	7.0
29	DR WRIGHT L LASSITER JR EARLY COLLEGE H S 287 students · 9th–12th	287	9th–12th	7.0
30	BARACK OBAMA MALE LEADERSHIP ACAD AT A MACEO SMITH 541 students · 6th–12th	541	6th–12th	7.0
31	BARBARA M MANNS H S DAEP 236 students · 9th–12th	236	9th–12th	6.9
32	DALLAS COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE 213 students · 5th–12th	213	5th–12th	6.8
33	KIPP OAK CLIFF ACADEMY 319 students · 9th–12th	319	9th–12th	6.8
34	FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT H S OF INNOVATION 677 students · 9th–12th	677	9th–12th	6.8
35	INNOVATION DESIGN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY 181 students · 9th–12th	181	9th–12th	6.8
36	JAMES MADISON H S 388 students · 9th–12th	388	9th–12th	6.7
37	UPLIFT MIGHTY H S 412 students · 9th–12th	412	9th–12th	6.6
38	EMMETT J CONRAD H S 1,275 students · 9th–12th	1,275	9th–12th	6.6
39	GATEWAY CHARTER ACADEMY - MIDDLE - H S 216 students · 6th–12th	216	6th–12th	6.5
40	W T WHITE H S 2,074 students · 9th–12th	2,074	9th–12th	6.5
41	THOMAS JEFFERSON H S 1,478 students · 9th–12th	1,478	9th–12th	6.3
42	PIONEER TECHNOLOGY (PTAA) FATE 373 students · 5th–12th	373	5th–12th	6.1
43	DR L G PINKSTON SR H S 1,224 students · 9th–12th	1,224	9th–12th	6.0
44	MOISES E MOLINA H S 2,017 students · 9th–12th	2,017	9th–12th	6.0
45	UPLIFT GRAND H S 362 students · 9th–12th	362	9th–12th	5.9
46	H GRADY SPRUCE H S 1,460 students · 9th–12th	1,460	9th–12th	5.9
47	UPLIFT HEIGHTS PREPARATORY H S 495 students · 9th–12th	495	9th–12th	5.8
48	WISDOM H S 369 students · 9th–12th	369	9th–12th	5.8
49	W W SAMUELL H S 1,878 students · 9th–12th	1,878	9th–12th	5.8
50	JUSTIN F KIMBALL H S 1,255 students · 9th–12th	1,255	9th–12th	5.7
51	TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - OAK CLIFF 414 students · 9th–12th	414	9th–12th	5.3
52	WILMER-HUTCHINS H S 949 students · 9th–12th	949	9th–12th	5.3
53	SKYLINE H S 3,780 students · 9th–12th	3,780	9th–12th	5.2
54	RICHLAND COLLEGIATE H S OF MATH SCIENCE ENGINEERIN 275 students · 11th–12th	275	11th–12th	5.1
55	A+ SECONDARY SCHOOL 752 students · 7th–12th	752	7th–12th	4.9
56	TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - PLEASANT GROVE 510 students · 9th–12th	510	9th–12th	4.8
57	TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - HOUSTON HOBBY 311 students · 9th–12th	311	9th–12th	4.7
58	LINCOLN HUMANITIES/COMMUNICATIONS MAGNET HIGH SCH 661 students · 9th–12th	661	9th–12th	4.7
59	TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - DALLAS NORTH 260 students · 9th–12th	260	9th–12th	4.6
60	DAVID W CARTER H S 1,054 students · 9th–12th	1,054	9th–12th	4.6
61	KATHLYN JOY GILLIAM COLLEGIATE ACADEMY 337 students · 9th–12th	337	9th–12th	4.6
62	TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - GRANT EAST 212 students · 9th–12th	212	9th–12th	4.5
63	SEAGOVILLE H S 1,827 students · 9th–12th	1,827	9th–12th	4.5
64	INSPIRED VISION ACADEMY SECONDARY 595 students · 7th–12th	595	7th–12th	4.4
65	PIONEER TECHNOLOGY (PTAA) MESQUITE 621 students · 5th–12th	621	5th–12th	4.4
66	HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - DALLAS 606 students · 6th–12th	606	6th–12th	4.3
67	SOUTH OAK CLIFF H S 1,537 students · 9th–12th	1,537	9th–12th	4.1
68	SUNSET H S 2,147 students · 9th–12th	2,147	9th–12th	4.1
69	UME DALLAS SECONDARY 582 students · 7th–12th	582	7th–12th	—
70	P A S S LEARNING CTR 3 students · 9th–12th	3	9th–12th	—
71	P A S S LEARNING CTR 15 students · 8th–12th	15	8th–12th	—
72	P A S S LEARNING CTR 3 students · 9th–12th	3	9th–12th	—
73	DALLAS CO SCHOOL FOR ACCELERATED LRNG 11 students · 6th–12th	11	6th–12th	—
74	PASS LEARNING CTR 9 students · 7th–12th	9	7th–12th	—
Private Schools 11 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	BISHOP DUNNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 377 students · 6th–12th	377	6th–12th	Not Rated
2	THE CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF DALLAS Private 96 students · 5th–12th	96	5th–12th	Not Rated
3	URSULINE ACADEMY OF DALLAS Private 870 students · 9th–12th	870	9th–12th	Not Rated
4	TEXAS TORAH INSTITUTE Private 41 students · 9th–12th	41	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	JESUIT COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL Private 1,143 students · 9th–12th	1,143	9th–12th	Not Rated
6	MESORAH HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Private 59 students · 9th–12th	59	9th–12th	Not Rated
7	DALLAS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 164 students · 7th–12th	164	7th–12th	Not Rated
8	BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL Private 1,003 students · 9th–12th	1,003	9th–12th	Not Rated
9	CRISTO REY DALLAS COLLEGE PREP Private 421 students · 9th–12th	421	9th–12th	Not Rated
10	ADVANCED PREPARATORY INTERNATIONAL Private 55 students · 7th–12th	55	7th–12th	Not Rated
11	CORNERSTONE CROSSROADS ACADEMY Private 23 students · 10th–12th	23	10th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

46 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	LETOT CAMPUS 38 students · 7th–11th	38	7th–11th	8.0
2	PIONEER TECHNOLOGY AND ARTS ACADEMY NORTH DALLAS 297 students · Kindergarten–12th	297	Kindergarten–12th	7.3
3	PREK PARTNERSHIP CENTER 1,338 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	1,338	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.3
4	DOBIE PRE-KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL 358 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	358	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.1
5	ARLINGTON PARK EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 82 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	82	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.9
6	GOLDEN RULE DESOTO 467 students · Pre-K–12th	467	Pre-K–12th	6.4
7	JOSEPH J RHOADS LEARNING CENTER 112 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	112	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.2
8	CALLIER CENTER PRE-SCHOOL DEAF (0-5) 59 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	59	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.2
9	HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - DALLAS 1,068 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,068	Kindergarten–12th	5.0
10	LEGACY PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMY PLANO 183 students · Pre-K–12th	183	Pre-K–12th	5.0
11	LEGACY PREP CHARTER ACADEMY MESQUITE WEST CAMPUS 1,065 students · Pre-K–12th	1,065	Pre-K–12th	4.9
12	PIONEER TECHNOLOGY (PTAA) GREENVILLE 777 students · Kindergarten–12th	777	Kindergarten–12th	4.9
13	ADVANTAGE ACADEMY 971 students · Pre-K–12th	971	Pre-K–12th	4.6
14	PEGASUS CHARTER H S 451 students · Kindergarten–12th	451	Kindergarten–12th	3.7
15	DRC CAMPUS 5 students · 9th–10th	5	9th–10th	—
16	DALLAS COUNTY JJAEP CFB CAMPUS 11 students · 7th–11th	11	7th–11th	—
17	HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND 23 students · Pre-K–12th	23	Pre-K–12th	—
18	JUVENILE JUSTICE AEP 8 students · 9th–11th	8	9th–11th	—
Private Schools 28 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	THE WESTWOOD SCHOOL Private 217 students · Pre-K–12th	217	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	THE WINSTON SCHOOL Private 158 students · Kindergarten–12th	158	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
3	AKIBA YAVNEH ACADEMY Private 317 students · Pre-K–12th	317	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	ALCUIN SCHOOL Private 404 students · Pre-K–12th	404	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
5	OAK HILL ACADEMY Private 121 students · Pre-K–12th	121	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
6	FAIRHILL SCHOOL Private 90 students · 2nd–12th	90	2nd–12th	Not Rated
7	FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY OF DALLAS Private 271 students · Pre-K–12th	271	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Show 21 more other schools

8	FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY DALLAS Private 278 students · Pre-K–12th	278	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
9	DALLAS ACADEMY Private 143 students · 1st–12th	143	1st–12th	Not Rated
10	LAKEHILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 369 students · Kindergarten–12th	369	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
11	TKG ACADEMY Private 33 students · Pre-K–11th	33	Pre-K–11th	Not Rated
12	KINGDOM COLLEGIATE ACADEMIES Private 360 students · Pre-K–12th	360	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
13	AUTISM TREATMENT CENTER DAY SCHOOL PROGRAM Private 41 students · UG–UG	41	UG–UG	Not Rated
14	VANGUARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 90 students · Pre-K–12th	90	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
15	PARISH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Private 1,090 students · Pre-K–12th	1,090	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
16	THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL Private 1,079 students · Pre-K–12th	1,079	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
17	THE SAINT TIMOTHY SCHOOL Private 48 students · Pre-K–12th	48	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
18	SHELTON SCHOOL Private 1,023 students · Pre-K–12th	1,023	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
19	CORAM DEO ACADEMY Private 274 students · Pre-K–10th	274	Pre-K–10th	Not Rated
20	HIGHER HEIGHTS PRIVATE SCHOOL Private 102 students · UG–UG	102	UG–UG	Not Rated
21	NOTRE DAME SCHOOL Private 132 students · UG–UG	132	UG–UG	Not Rated
22	PARISH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Private 1,100 students · Pre-K–12th	1,100	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
23	DALLAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 100 students · Kindergarten–12th	100	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
24	NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 31 students · Pre-K–12th	31	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
25	EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS PK-12 Private 1,104 students · Pre-K–12th	1,104	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
26	THE COVENANT SCHOOL Private 670 students · Kindergarten–12th	670	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
27	WISDOM ACADEMY Private 51 students · UG–UG	51	UG–UG	Not Rated
28	MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE & SCHOOL Private 83 students · UG–UG	83	UG–UG	Not Rated

Schools in Dallas

Dallas, Texas · 480 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 51 ZIP codes

Median Income

$77,161

Median Home Value

$406,844

Median Rent

$1,470/mo

Population

1,502,299

College Educated

39%

Homeownership

44%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

16.3%

Community Profile

Dallas has a median household income of $77,161. It is an area where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $406,844, with a median rent of $1,470/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.3%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Texas
Total Schools: 480
Elementary: 279
Middle: 70
High: 85
Districts: 35
Avg Rating: 6.3/10

Resources

🔍 Google "Dallas schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Dallas 📊 Niche Dallas Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School Districts (35)

TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES

13 schools · 3,608 students

PEGASUS SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

1 school · 451 students

UPLIFT EDUCATION

45 schools · 22,815 students

ADVANTAGE ACADEMY

1 school · 971 students

NOVA ACADEMY

1 school · 83 students

ACADEMY OF DALLAS

1 school · 354 students

TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY

7 schools · 6,631 students

ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

4 schools · 343 students

A W BROWN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

2 schools · 778 students

GATEWAY CHARTER ACADEMY

2 schools · 606 students

NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST

2 schools · 365 students

A+ ACADEMY

2 schools · 1,649 students

INSPIRED VISION ACADEMY

2 schools · 1,255 students

GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL

6 schools · 1,397 students

ST ANTHONY SCHOOL

2 schools · 330 students

KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

56 schools · 34,111 students

LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS

2 schools · 1,010 students

RICHLAND COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL

1 school · 275 students

CITYSCAPE SCHOOLS

2 schools · 1,230 students

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - NORTH TEXAS

16 schools · 10,272 students

UME PREPARATORY ACADEMY

4 schools · 1,567 students

LEGACY PREPARATORY

2 schools · 1,248 students

PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY

6 schools · 2,603 students

BRIDGEWAY PREPARATORY ACADEMY

1 school · 125 students

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD

40 schools · 24,386 students

COPPELL ISD

16 schools · 13,414 students

DALLAS ISD

240 schools · 139,246 students

DUNCANVILLE ISD

19 schools · 11,761 students

GARLAND ISD

78 schools · 51,659 students

GRAND PRAIRIE ISD

39 schools · 26,638 students

HIGHLAND PARK ISD

8 schools · 6,437 students

IRVING ISD

38 schools · 31,485 students

MESQUITE ISD

51 schools · 38,265 students

PLANO ISD

77 schools · 47,899 students

RICHARDSON ISD

55 schools · 37,085 students

Nearby Cities

Farmers Branch (9 schools)

Richardson (42 schools)

12 mi

Blach Springs (1 school)

11 mi

Duncanville (17 schools)

12 mi

Lancaster (11 schools)

13 mi

Mesquite (56 schools)

11 mi

Balch Springs (6 schools)

Carrollton (48 schools)

Grand Prairie (54 schools)

14 mi

Other Major Cities in Texas

Top metros statewide by school count.

Houston 899 schools San Antonio 616 schools Austin 339 schools Fort Worth 288 schools EL Paso 239 schools

Featured Rankings

See our in-depth rankings with interactive maps, score breakdowns, and school spotlights.

Best Elementary Schools in Dallas Best Middle Schools in Dallas Best High Schools in Dallas

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Dallas, Texas

How many schools are in Dallas, Texas?

Dallas has 480 schools, including 385 public and 95 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Dallas, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Dallas is 6.3 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Dallas, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Dallas on MySchoolScout is Golden Rule with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Dallas, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Dallas on MySchoolScout is Golden Rule with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Dallas, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Dallas on MySchoolScout is Judge Louis a Bedford JR Law Academy with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best high school in Dallas, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Dallas on MySchoolScout is Highland Park H S with a composite score of 9.0/10.

How many school districts serve Dallas, Texas?

Dallas is served by 35 school districts: Texans Can Academies, Pegasus School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Uplift Education, Advantage Academy, Nova Academy, Academy of Dallas, Trinity Basin Preparatory, Academy for Academic Excellence, A W Brown Leadership Academy, Gateway Charter Academy, Nova Academy Southeast, A+ Academy, Inspired Vision Academy, Golden Rule Charter School, St Anthony School, Kipp Texas Public Schools, La Academia De Estrellas, Richland Collegiate High School, Cityscape Schools, Harmony Public Schools - North Texas, Ume Preparatory Academy, Legacy Preparatory, Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy, Bridgeway Preparatory Academy, Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD, Coppell ISD, Dallas ISD, Duncanville ISD, Garland ISD, Grand Prairie ISD, Highland Park ISD, Irving ISD, Mesquite ISD, Plano ISD, Richardson ISD.

What is the education level in Dallas, Texas?

According to Census data, 39% of adults in Dallas have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Dallas, Texas?

The median household income in Dallas is approximately $77,161 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Dallas, Texas?

Yes, Dallas has 95 private schools alongside 385 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Westwood School with a score of 8.6/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Dallas, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Dallas is 13.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Dallas, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

Best Schools in Dallas, Texas

Family Snapshot

How Dallas compares

About Schools in Dallas, Texas

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

Other Schools

Schools in Dallas

Community Demographics

Community Profile

Quick Facts

Resources

Nearby Cities

Other Major Cities in Texas

Featured Rankings

How We Rate Schools

Frequently Asked Questions

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox