Best Schools in Dallas, Texas
488 schools in the directory · 282 Elementary · 71 Middle · 88 High · 47 Other
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Mary Mcleod Bethune EL
Elementary · Dallas ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Geneva Heights EL
Elementary · Dallas ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
James Bowie EL
Elementary · Dallas ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Dallas are Mary Mcleod Bethune EL (9.5/10), Geneva Heights EL (9.4/10), and James Bowie EL (9.4/10), among 366 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.
Schools
488
385 public · 103 private
Avg Score
6.7
366 public schools · out of 10
Districts
35
serving the city
Schools
488
385 public · 103 private
Avg Score
6.7
366 public schools · out of 10
Districts
35
serving the city
Rates 9.5/10 despite 89% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Dallas public schools in the current comparison.
STAAR proficiency rose +23.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dallas public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Dallas
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 366 rated schools; 488 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary Mcleod Bethune EL | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Geneva Heights EL | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | James Bowie EL | 9.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Obadiah Knight EL | 9.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Rosemont Upper | 9.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy | 9.4 / 10 |
| 7 | William Lipscomb EL | 9.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Buckner Terrace Montessori | 9.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Louise Wolff Kahn EL | 9.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston | 9.3 / 10 |
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About Schools in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas is home to 488 schools, including 385 public schools and 103 private schools. The city's schools span 282 elementary schools, 71 middle schools, and 88 high schools.
The 366 public schools in this comparison average 6.7 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Mary Mcleod Bethune EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.
Dallas is served by 35 school districts. These districts collectively serve 522,352 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
282 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 538 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.5 |
| 2 | 317 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.4 |
| 3 | 291 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.4 |
| 4 | 299 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.4 |
| 5 | 410 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.4 |
| 6 | 492 students · Pre-K–8th | 9.4 |
| 7 | 161 students · Pre-K–2nd | 9.4 |
| 8 | 263 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.3 |
| 9 | 435 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.3 |
| 10 | 316 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.3 |
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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
71 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 445 students · 3rd–8th | 9.4 |
| 2 | 52 students · 3rd–8th | 8.9 |
| 3 | 565 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 4 | 423 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 5 | 234 students · 6th–9th | 8.5 |
| 6 | 810 students · 7th–8th | 8.5 |
| 7 | 512 students · 6th–8th | 8.4 |
| 8 | 382 students · 4th–8th | 8.4 |
| 9 | 887 students · 5th–6th | 8.4 |
| 10 | 371 students · 6th–8th | 8.3 |
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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
High Schools
88 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 513 students · 9th–12th | 8.7 |
| 2 | 2,177 students · 9th–12th | 8.7 |
| 3 | 469 students · 9th–12th | 8.5 |
| 4 | 491 students · 9th–12th | 8.5 |
| 5 | 171 students · 9th–12th | 8.3 |
| 6 | 963 students · 9th–12th | 8.1 |
| 7 | 495 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 |
| 8 | 541 students · 6th–12th | 8.0 |
| 9 | 287 students · 9th–12th | 7.9 |
| 10 | 456 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 |
Show all 88 high schools in Dallas
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
47 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 467 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 1,338 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 7.3 |
| 3 | 82 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 7.0 |
| 4 | 358 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 7.0 |
| 5 | 1,065 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.8 |
| 6 | 297 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.2 |
| 7 | 1,068 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.0 |
| 8 | 38 students · 7th–11th | 5.7 |
| 9 | 59 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.2 |
| 10 | 777 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.7 |
Show all 47 other schools in Dallas
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Schools in Dallas
Dallas, Texas · 488 schools
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 282
- Middle
- 71
- High
- 88
- Other
- 47
Resources
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
PIONEER TECHNOLOGY & ARTS ACADEMY
6 schools · 2,603 students
BRIDGEWAY PREPARATORY ACADEMY
1 school · 125 students
UME PREPARATORY ACADEMY
4 schools · 1,567 students
LEGACY PREPARATORY
2 schools · 1,248 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
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Common questions about schools in Dallas, Texas
How many schools are in Dallas, Texas?
Dallas has 488 schools, including 385 public and 103 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Dallas, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 366 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Dallas is 6.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Dallas, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Dallas on MySchoolScout is Mary Mcleod Bethune EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Dallas, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Dallas on MySchoolScout is Mary Mcleod Bethune EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Dallas, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Dallas on MySchoolScout is Rosemont Upper with a composite score of 9.4/10.
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 8.7/10.
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, Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy, Bridgeway Preparatory Academy, Ume Preparatory Academy, Legacy Preparatory, 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.
Are there private schools in Dallas, Texas?
Yes, Dallas has 103 private schools alongside 385 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Westwood School Corp with a score of 8.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dallas, Texas?
Among 366 public schools in Dallas that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.0:1. 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 sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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